Howard Finster: Man of Visions, The Life and Work of a Self-Taught Artist by Finster, Howard; J.F. Turner; Victor Faccinto; Anne F. Oppenheimer - 1989

New York: Knopf, 1989. Hardcover. First edition. Near Fine clothbound hardcover with light traces of handling/shelving and a price stamped to the ffep in a Near Fine dust jacket with a touch of shelf wear. A nice copy. All dust jackets are protected by a clear mylar cover. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. Traces the life and work of the American Baptist minister and folk-artist Howard Finster (1916-2001). "Turner has created a portrait of Finster in his own words and provides a photographic tour of his idiosyncratic work. He writes about Finster's art, describes his fame, and offers reactions to his mission and his creations. Turner's book offers insights into the visionary experiences and manifestations of this self-proclaimed 'Stranger from Another World.'" Text by J.F. Turner. 242 pages; 125 color + 78 b&w illustrations; 7.75 x 10.25 inches. Biographical summary compiled by Victor Faccinto and Turner; bibliography compiled by Anne F. Oppenheimer and Turner; exhibition history compiled by Oppenheimer and Turner. LAID-IN is a card created by Finster for Habit for Humanity, a 2005 exhibition review, an advert featuring a photo of the artist, and a newspaper obituary.