The Spiritual Journey of Alejandro Jodorowsky
The Creator of El Topo
$52.78
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
27 May 2008
Summary
Jodorowsky’s memoirs of his experiences with Master Takata and the group of wisewomen–magiciennes-who influenced his spiritual growth
- Reveals Jodorowsky turning the same unsparing spiritual vision seen in El Topo to his own spiritual quest
- Shows how the author’s spiritual insight and progress was catalyzed repeatedly by wisewoman shamans and healers
In 1970, John Lennon introduced to the world Alejandro Jodorowsky and the movie, El Topo,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781594771736 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1594771731 |
| Author: | Alejandro Jodorowsky |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Park Street Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 27 May 2008 |
| Weight: | 381g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“Rather than clarifying the meaning of his imagery, this book only inspires readers to enjoy its ‘mystery’… . a worthy read, filled with growing pains and crises that end in artistic triumph and achievement of wisdom and compassion.” * Griselda Steiner, Scene4 Magazine, Jan 2009 *
“Jodorowsky’s interactions with the motley crew of magas are fascinating and his words are always entertaining … ” * filmcomment, Film Society of Lincoln Center, NYC, Sep/Oct 2008 *
“How this man has lived into the koan of his life is intriguing and vividly related.” * Branches of Light, Issue 33, Fall-Winter-Spring 2008-09 *
” … for anyone who enjoys reading memoirs about truly interesting and influential people, this is definitely a book to check out.” * Curled Up with a Good Book, Nov 2008 *
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Alejandro Jodorowsky is a playwright, filmmaker, composer, mime, psychotherapist, and author of many books on spirituality and tarot, and over thirty comic books and graphic novels. He has directed several films, including The Rainbow Thief and the cult classics El Topo and The Holy Mountain. He lives in France.
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