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Jitu – The Fisherman and the Return to the Mountain of Nundulungu
James Stephenson
Release date: Fall 2016
Pages: 120 | Hardcover
Images: 70 b&w
Size: 8 in x 10 in
ISBN: 9780989885669
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Jitu, the fisherman and the return to the mountain of nundulungu is a wonderful collection of timeless photography of James Stephenson’s twenty year spiritual journey through Africa, exploring the heart of this incredible land. His words and images take the reader into the world of shamanism, storytelling, mythology and magic as he travels with Jitu, a local witch doctor and fisherman; his journey uncovers the folklore of the ocean and ends at the sacred mountain Nundulungu. This is travel writing with heart and soul; conveying a deep respect for indigenous cultures and traditions accompanied by some powerful and emotive images.
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About the Author
James Stephenson is a leading expert on the art of Africa. His interest in East Africa, its people, and its art began in 1989. Since that transformational experience, he has lived, worked and explored the area acquiring an intimate knowledge of its peoples and their lifestyles. He speaks fluent Swahili, and has written a series of books about his experiences.
James’ experiences in the field combined with his work for the BBC, The Travel Channel, and his academic research has given him a comprehensive perspective. James frequently serves as consultant for African art collectors and has been on vetting committees for many international tribal art exhibitions.
In 1997 James Stephenson set out on a journey that resulted in his first book, The Language of the Land. He had spent over eight years previously working as a safari guide and traveling throughout. He finally arranged to have a free year living among the Hadzabe in east Africa. He had visited these people several times previously and with every trip his fascination with them deepened, for the Hadzabe are the last hunters and gathers still living a traditional life in Africa. James lived their life, hunting what they hunted, eating what they ate, participating in their dances and ceremonies, consulting with their medicine men, and learning their myths and dreams. The account of his adventure and what he learned is “travel writing at its best,” wrote NYT Book Review, reminiscent of the books of Peter Beard and Bruce Chatwin.