Pueblo People: Ancient Traditions, Modern Lives

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For Marcia Keegan, recording the traditional ways of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico has been a life-long commitment. Keegan is the only photographer to date who has been allowed to take pictures in all 19 New Mexico Pueblos. "Pueblo People" takes us inside each of these communities and introduces us, in a unique fashion, to the personal dimensions of Indian culture. Including 417 colour photographs taken recently and over the past 30 years, as well as personal stories and quotes offered by her Pueblo friends, Keegan's book presents a remarkable portrait of the continuity of families, traditions, and culture. Representing a continuing diary of Keegan's personal relationship with the Pueblos of New Mexico, the book stands as a tribute to the people, their way of life, and the villages in which they have lived for centuries.

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Review by Midwest Book Review, 2006-02-10

Pueblo People: Ancient Traditions, Modern Lives is a compilation of 417 color photographs taken by renowned photographer Marcia Keegan of all 19 of New Mexico's Pueblos over the past thirty years. All photographs were of people who readily consented to the portrait, done with the full understanding that photography is a joint undertaking between the photographer and the subject; Marcia Keegan is acutely aware of the Pueblo people's rules against unauthorized photographs or sketches, and honors them not only as laws, but as the dear wishes of friends and fellow human beings. The images of people, homes, and cities present a vivid picture of Pueblo daily life and customs, and the brief text passages throughout the book will help the reader better understand Pueblo communities and the challenges they face on a daily basis. Highly recommended.

Review by Anonymous, 2000-08-27

Marcia Keegan captures the respect, love and compassion that are the foundation of the Pueblo villages. The sense of family and continuity clearly shines through in all of the photographs and writings.

This book is a beautiful piece of art of the traditions, people and villages of the Pueblos. The many photographs are sharp, colorful and soulful. She not only takes wonderful pictures of indivdual Pueblos but terrific shots of the villages and different ceremonies.

The foreword by Regis Pecos has just the right amount of information and heart.

Truly a book to treasure and display!