IFAM News:
SANTA FE — The International Folk Art Market (IFAM) will be hosting a book signing Dec. 4 for a new book the organization has published—IN THE BUDDHA’S LIGHT by Joanna Hurley with photographs from award-winning photographer, Jack Parsons and a foreword by Buddhist teacher, Zen priest and anthropologist, Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D.
“We’re thrilled to not only announce the publication of IN BUDDHA’S LIGHT, but also to be able to offer the public a chance to meet the author and to have their copy signed,” IFAM CEO Stuart Ashman said. “The book is truly a work of art, providing an immersive experience into the temples of Luang Prabang in Laos. We invite all who are attending our holiday market to stop in for this special event.”
The lively memoir takes readers through the small city of Luang Prabang in Southeast Asia—a World Heritage site with over 35 Buddhist Temples that draws in half a million visitors a year. In addition to an engaging story, the book features 75 stunning color photographs of temples, monks and the city.
“In a year where travel hasn’t been a possibility, IN BUDDHA’S LIGHT gives readers a chance to explore the world again,” Ashman said. “We know you’ll get lost in the fascinating journey, as well as the beautiful photography.”
The signing event is 46 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at the IFAM Center retail space at 620 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe as part of the IFAM Holiday Market.
About Jack Parsons
Award-winning photographer Jack Parsons is most famous for his elegant book photography that captures the visual heritage of the American Southwest. He has published some seventeen books, including the iconic Santa Fe Style (Rizzoli), with Christine Mather and Sharon Woods, and Lone Star Living (Bulfinch Press), with the late Tyler Beard.
About Joanna Hurley
Joanna Hurley has spent her career in book publishing, working at publishers such as Vintage Books and the University of New Mexico Press. Currently an agent/producer of art and photography books, she is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico
About The International Folk Art Market
The International Folk Art Market Santa Fe is a non-profit operating in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Museum of New Mexico Foundation and the City of Santa Fe. More information is at folkartmarket.org.
