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Visionary State
Hardback
Main Details
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Visionary State
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Rauner Davis
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:272 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 253,Width 253 |
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| Category/Genre | Spirituality and religious experience |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780811848350
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| Classifications | Dewey:209.794 |
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| Illustrations |
160 colour photos
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Chronicle Books
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| Imprint |
Chronicle Books
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| Publication Date |
28 July 2006 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
California is famous for its diversity, its eccentricity, and its influence on popular culture. Its spiritual history is no exception - The Golden State has an unusually rich history of spirituality that ranges from the traditional to the inventive. "The Visionary State" weaves text and image into a visually and intellectually compelling history of visionary architecture, spirituality, and consciousness in California. From televangelism to neopaganism, UFO cults to austere Zen Buddhism, acclaimed culture critic Erik Davis brings together the numerous homegrown and pioneering religious influences that have been part of the Golden State's character from its earliest days. Gorgeous and evocative photographs by Michael Rauner round out this integrated and fascinating book.
Author Biography
Erik Davis is a San Francisco-based writer, culture critic, and independent scholar.
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