Journey to the lower world : a shamanic performance by Marcus Coates after a traditional Siberian Yakut ritual for the residents of Sheil Park, Liverpool, in January 2003 / Marcus Coates ; edited by Alec Finlay ; with writings, photographs and a film by Mark Wallinger, Alec Finlay, Marcus Coates, Waclaw Sieroszewski, J.J. Charlesworth, Josie Crawford, Nick David, Ben Coode-Adams.
Published / Created:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne : Platform Projects : 2005.
Physical Description:
[86] p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 26 cm + 1 videodisc (29 min. :sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.)
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts N7433.4.C623 J68 2005+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Friends of British Art Fund
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
"Limited edition of 1,000 copies.""The one wearing the antlers is Marcus Coates. He is setting off on a journey to the Lower World where he will perform a Siberian Yakut shamanic ritual for the residents of Sheil Park, Liverpool. This book tells the story." -- back flap. Sheil Park is a tower block, which is soon to be distroyed.
Subject Terms:
Coates, Marcus, 1968– | Yakut (Turkic people) -- Rites and ceremonies. | Shamanism. | Performance art -- England -- Liverpool.
Contributors:
Finlay, Alec. | Wallinger, Mark, 1959– | Sieroszewski, Waclaw. | Charlesworth, J. J. | Crawford, Josie. | David, Nick. | Coode-Adams, Ben. | Sheil Park (Liverpool)