Description
Every summer, thousands gather from around the world in the blistering heat of Nevada's Black Rock Desert for the seven-day celebration of art, community, and fire known as Burning Man. Culminating in the spectacular incineration of a wooden effigy, this festival is grand-scale theater for self-expression, personal transformation, eclectic spirituality, communal bonding, and cultural renewal. In this engrossing ethnography of the Burning Man phenomenon, Lee Gilmore explores why 'burners' come in vast numbers to transform a temporary gathering of strangers into an enduring community. Accompanied by a DVD, which provides panoramic views of events, individuals, artworks, and, of course, the climactic final night, the book delves into the varieties of spirituality, ritual, and performance conducted within the festival space.
About the Author
Lee Gilmore is a Lecturer in Religious Studies and Anthropology at California State University, Northridge. She is coeditor of After-Burn: Reflections on the Burning Man Festival.
Reviews
"Gimore simply nails it... the book is a model of academic writing--intelligent, concise and readable. I'll recommend this book to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of what the hell they're doing up there on the desert on Labor Day weekend." Reno News & Review "A valuable piece of original research." -- Vaughan S. Roberts Anglican Theological Review "A very engaging work." Journal Royal Anthro Inst "Containing rich descriptions of Burning Man, the book provides a clearer image of the ritual and spiritual aspect of the event." -- Beth Dougherty Oxford Journal "Worthwhile... Honest" -- Robert Furey Psycinfo/ Psyccritiques (3) "Theoretically diverse, the book explores the intersection of religion and spirituality from an innovative angle." -- Beth Dougherty Sociology Of Religion
Book Information
ISBN 9780520260887
Author Lee Gilmore
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 363g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 18mm
About the Author
Lee Gilmore is a Lecturer in Religious Studies and Anthropology at California State University, Northridge. She is coeditor of After-Burn: Reflections on the Burning Man Festival.
Reviews
"Gimore simply nails it... the book is a model of academic writing--intelligent, concise and readable. I'll recommend this book to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of what the hell they're doing up there on the desert on Labor Day weekend." Reno News & Review "A valuable piece of original research." -- Vaughan S. Roberts Anglican Theological Review "A very engaging work." Journal Royal Anthro Inst "Containing rich descriptions of Burning Man, the book provides a clearer image of the ritual and spiritual aspect of the event." -- Beth Dougherty Oxford Journal "Worthwhile... Honest" -- Robert Furey Psycinfo/ Psyccritiques (3) "Theoretically diverse, the book explores the intersection of religion and spirituality from an innovative angle." -- Beth Dougherty Sociology Of Religion
Book Information
ISBN 9780520260887
Author Lee Gilmore
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 363g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 18mm
