Duane Anderson

The dominant trait of the poems included in this book is originality of thought. In all these poems we notice the poet's very remarkable and whole-hearted sincerity. The poet is able to write with an impressive lucidity of style. The main point about these poems is deep emotion and concrete theme. We notice very impressive ardour of imagination in these poems. In these poems we see the soaring height of imagination and poignant intensity of emotions. The minute wonders of poetic imagination in this collection will attract all readers of poetry. This poetry collection stands out for its originality, sincerity, lucidity of style, deep emotion, and vivid imagination. It seems to offer a captivating journey through themes that resonate with readers on both intellectual and emotional levels, making it an appealing choice for those who appreciate the nuanced beauty of poetry.

The poems are full of an effective excellence of style and a graceful rhythm.

The small village of Santa Ana Pueblo in north-central New Mexico has for centuries made distinctive pottery for domestic and ritual use. In this book, the authors relate new ideas about the evolution of pottery styles made at Santa Ana and compare these styles with those found elsewhere in the Pueblo ceramic tradition. In particular, this richly visual study describes the chronological sequence of forms and designs based on evidence not heretofore available. The book analyses the sequence from the earliest date, circa 1760, when positive evidence of Santa Ana origin can be identified, through the end of pottery making for local use about 1925 through various revivals to the present time. The pottery of Santa Ana Pueblo exemplifies the fine artistic achievement that has brought Pueblo ceramics worldwide acclaim. In this study, Pueblo pottery authority Francis H Harlow, along with anthropologist Duane Anderson and historian Dwight P Lanmon, provides an original and groundbreaking investigation into the origins and evolution of this pueblo's exemplary pottery. The result furnishes criteria for dating any vessel that comes to hand. A chapter on the recognised potters of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries recounts efforts to keep pottery traditions alive for future working potters.

All That Glitters, the first comprehensive study of the micaceous pottery tradition in New Mexico, explores the current transition of micaceous pottery from a traditional culinary ware to an exciting contemporary art form. The illustrated catalog of the micaceous pottery collection at SAR's Indian Arts Research Center and a roster of micaceous potters practicing in northern New Mexico today further details the art form.