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JAJ - A Haida Manga
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
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R673
R555
Discovery Miles 5 550
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This inspiring children's book is based on a South American
indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and
expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The
illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural history
of hummingbirds, as well as an inspiring message from Nobel Peace
Prize winner Wangari Maathai. The evocative artwork by
internationally renowned Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
complements this optimistic tale that encourages everyone to take
responsibility for their home and the planet.
Hummingbirds have long been a symbol of wisdom and courage. In this
charming story, a hummingbird makes a valiant effort to put out a
raging fire that threatens her forest home -- trip after trip, her
beak is filled each time with just a drop of water. Her efforts
show her woodland companions that doing something -- anything -- is
better than doing nothing at all. The hummingbird parable, which
originates with the Quechuan people of South America, has become a
talisman for environmentalists and activists worldwide committed to
making meaningful change. This retelling, enlivened by Michael
Nicoll Yahgulanaas' fabulous Haida-manga illustrations, is suitable
for all ages of would-be activists. Although environmental
responsibility often seems like an overwhelming task, "The Flight
of the Hummingbird" shows how easy it is to start and how great the
effect could be if everyone just did what they could.
In a gorgeously illustrated exploration of the art of Michael
Nicoll Yahgulanaas, Mischief Making disproves any notion that play
is frivolous. Deploying mischievous tactics, Yahgulanaas shines a
spotlight on serious topics. As he investigates Indigenous and
other worldviews, the politics of land, cultural heritage, and
global ecology, his distinctive style stretches, twists, and flips
the formlines of classic Haida art to create imagery that resonates
with the graphic vitality of Asian manga. This engaging and
beautiful book delineates the philosophical underpinnings and
evolution of the artist's visual practice, revealing his deep
understanding of the seriousness of play.
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