I WENT NATIVE IN TAHITI

by Al Kassel ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 12, 1939

The text offers small excuse for publishing, but the 38 pages of illustration in three color almost justifies it. One might look at this as a modern sort of Gauguin story -- a business man goes native and turns artist. In impressionistic prose-verse he gives sketches of life in Tahiti, of the natives, of Papeete, street scenes, dances, ceremonies, legends and folklore. The illustrations are stunning -- woodblock technique, with more fluidity than usual, and a bold sense of pattern and design.

Pub Date: Oct. 12, 1939

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: R. R. Smith

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1939

Categories: NONFICTION