Picture 1 of 2
Bill Reid Making an Indian Canada Canadian Haida First Nations Artist Art Used B
1 sold in last 24 hours
Condition:
Shipping:
International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges.
Located in: Three Hills, Alberta, Canada
Delivery:
Estimated between Tue, May 7 and Tue, May 14 to 43230
Please allow additional time if international delivery is subject to customs processing.
Returns:
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller information
- 100% positive feedback
Registered as a Business Seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:166156275595
Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Bill Reid : the Making of an Indian
- Brand
- Three Hills Books
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 0679310894
- Item Length
- 9.3in
- Publisher
- Random House of Canada
- Publication Year
- 2003
- Format
- Hardcover
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Social Science
- Topic
- Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Artists, Architects, Photographers
- Item Width
- 6.2in
- Item Weight
- 21.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Part biography, part art history -- a thoroughly engaging look at one man's life and his phenomenal influence on the world of contemporary art. Bill Reid was at the forefront of the modern-day renaissance of Northwest Coast Native art; but his art, and his life, was not without controversy. Like the raven -- the trickster and principal figure in countless Haida myths -- Bill Reid reinvented himself several times over. Born to a partly Haida mother and a father of German and Scottish descent, his public persona as a Haida Indian seems to have been as much a product of journalists, art patrons, museum curators and others in the non-Native establishment as of Bill Reid himself. It is clear that Reid's art arose from the tension that existed between his Native and white artistic perceptions. Award-winning biographer and cultural historian Maria Tippett became intrigued by this enigmatic figure who referred to his own early works as "artefakes," yet to this day continues to inspire new generations of Northwest Coast artists, including Robert Davidson and Jim Hart. But she questions whether Reid's status as the architect of contemporary Native art is fair and accurate, given that artists such as Mungo Martin had been keeping the tradition alive since the beginning of the twentieth century. Most controversially, she explores how Reid brought a sensibility formed through his white heritage to the reinvention of Native art. By asking difficult questions about Reid's life and work, and by analyzing the works of other Native artists since the beginning of the twentieth century, Tippet gives the reader the defining portrait of Bill Reid -- one of Canada's most enigmatic and beloved artists. Bill Reid's work can be found in private and public art galleries and museums all over the world. The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia houses the famous The Raven and The First Men and many smaller masterworks. The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, a monumental bronze sculpture over four metres high, is on display at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. The British Museum, the Musée de l'Homme in Paris and the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa also hold impressive examples of the work of this extraordinary and imaginative artist.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House of Canada
ISBN-10
0679310894
ISBN-13
9780679310891
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43443574
Product Key Features
Book Title
Bill Reid : the Making of an Indian
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Artists, Architects, Photographers
Publication Year
2003
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Social Science
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
21.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
E99.H2r458 2003
Reviews
"InBill Reid: The Making of an Indian, Tippett presents considerable evidence that Reid spent much of his life perplexed by who he was, never at ease as an Indian, but never quite satisfied to be an urbane white man either…. We know, thanks to Tippett's dogged research for this book, that he did not single-handedly rescue Northwest coast art from oblivion. But what he did do was introduce the concept that native artists might command important commissions and consort with important patrons." -The Vancouver Sun; Times-Colonist(Victoria) "The book's great strength is Tippett's extensive archival research. She has found important family records, many of Reid's letters, and an early radio documentary…. All of us are therefore in her debt." -The National Post "Tippett's writing is exceptionally crisp, and she keeps an academic's tight rein on the material, sticking with the facts of Reid's life." -Quill & Quire "There is enough inherent melodrama in is story to render his creative-cultural saga brutally sentimental, but Tippett wisely avoids this temptation." -Quill and Quire, Dec 2003, "In Bill Reid: The Making of an Indian, Tippett presents considerable evidence that Reid spent much of his life perplexed by who he was, never at ease as an Indian, but never quite satisfied to be an urbane white man either…. We know, thanks to Tippett's dogged research for this book, that he did not single-handedly rescue Northwest coast art from oblivion. But what he did do was introduce the concept that native artists might command important commissions and consort with important patrons." -The Vancouver Sun; Times-Colonist (Victoria) "The book's great strength is Tippett's extensive archival research. She has found important family records, many of Reid's letters, and an early radio documentary…. All of us are therefore in her debt." -The National Post "Tippett's writing is exceptionally crisp, and she keeps an academic's tight rein on the material, sticking with the facts of Reid's life." -Quill & Quire "There is enough inherent melodrama in is story to render his creative-cultural saga brutally sentimental, but Tippett wisely avoids this temptation." -Quill and Quire, Dec 2003
Table of Content
List of Illustrations Preface Part I A MIXED HERITAGE Chapter 1 -- Beginnings Chapter 2 -- Sophie's Story Chapter 3 -- Coming of Age Chapter 4 -- "This Is Bill Reid Speaking" Part II SALVAGING A CAREER Chapter 5 -- Back on the Coast Chapter 6 -- A Dying Art? Chapter 7 -- Urban Indian Chapter 8 -- Form Over Function Chapter 9 -- Return of the Raven Chapter 10 -- Setbacks Part III BITTER HARVEST Chapter 11 -- Becoming an Indian Chapter 12 -- The Best and Worst of Times Chapter 13 -- Big Is Beautiful Chapter 14 -- Bill Reidâ„¢ Chapter 15 -- Things Fall Apart Epilogue - Farewell Acknowledgements Endnotes Selected Bibliography Index
Copyright Date
2003
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2004-396918
Dewey Decimal
730/.92
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Item description from the seller
Business seller information
Value Added Tax Number:
- CA 833652662
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:166156275595
Shipping and handling
Item location:
Three Hills, Alberta, Canada
Ships to:
Canada, United States
Excludes:
Belarus, Kuwait, Macedonia, Morocco, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine
| Shipping and handling | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free shipping | United States | Canada Post Expedited Parcel - USA | Estimated between Tue, May 7 and Tue, May 14 to 43230 |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually ship within 2 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases |
Sales tax for an item #166156275595
Sales tax for an item #166156275595
Seller collects sales tax for items shipped to the following provinces:
| Province | Sales Tax Rate |
|---|
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within |
|---|
| 30 days after the buyer receives it |
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Payment details
Payment methods
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (471)
k***e (946)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Another great buy from this hidden gem of a seller. Great items as described, quick to ship, always well packaged and great communication throughout the process. Much appreciated. Thanks.
g***a (32)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
The books were in excellent condition more so than I expected, based on the listing details, and they were packaged, amazingly with such care and consideration to ensuring the books arrived safely. Great seller, especially for book lovers.
a***l (15)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Book as described, very well packed, and very quickly shipped. Great seller!
Product ratings and reviews
More to explore:
- Art & Culture Artists Hardcover Nonfiction Books,
- Art & Culture Nonfiction Artists Paperbacks Books,
- Art & Culture Nonfiction Artists Fiction & Nonfiction Books,
- Art & Culture Nonfiction Books in Spanish Fiction & Artists,
- Art & Culture Nonfiction Books in Japanese Fiction & Artists,
- Art & Culture Artists Hardcover Nonfiction Books in Spanish,
- Art & Culture Artists Hardcover Nonfiction Books in Italian,
- Art & Culture Nonfiction Books in French Fiction & Artists,
- Art & Culture Nonfiction Books in Chinese Fiction & Artists,
- Art & Culture Artists Hardcover Nonfiction Books in Russian