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Howard Finster : man of visions / J. F. Turner
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Howard Finster : man of visions / J. F. Turner

by John F. Turner

An examination of the life and work of a prolific American outsider artist and evangelist who produced over 9,000 religious paintings and sculptures. The text is accompanied by 200 photographs, including 100 in colour.

Accession 12172 ISBN 0394579615 Publisher Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
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