The Way Of the Masks

Claude Levi-Strauss's book is a vivid illustration of his provocative structural approach to tribal art and culture. He uses as a focal point the Swaihwe mask found in British Columbia. Bringing to bear on the Swaihwe masks his theory that mythical representations cannot be understood as isolated objects, Levi-Strausss began to look for links among them, as well as relationships… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1983. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. 8vo. pp. 249, b/w and color illustrations.

Jonathan Cape, 1983. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. dustwrapper slightly worn at edges

Paperback. USED - Fair.

Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1982 First Canadian edition in hardcover with dust jacket. 249 pp. Illustrations, references, bibliography, index. Small chip to spine of jacket otherwise Fine/Fine.

Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1982. 1st US. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover in a lightly worn, chipped dust jacket. 249 pages, b&w photos. The book is almost entirely about trying to understand the deep meaning of the unusual-looking Sxwayxwey* mask of the Coast Salish, by referring to the origin myths, dances and costumes associated with it. A large… Read more about this item

Seattle and London: University of Washington Press, 1982. First US Edition. 1st Printing. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First English translation, First US, First Printing. Hard cover 8vo in black cloth w./silver spine titles. Fine book in Very Good DJ w/tear and large chip top front corner, Smithsonian Gift Shop sticker rear panel,… Read more about this item

WA : U. of Washington Press, 1982. Hardcover. Very good +/very good +. 7 x 9 in. Cloth boards. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; covers like near new but upper text edge is foxed. Binding tight, text unmarked. DJ is VERY GOOD+ ; like near new. Anth. Stax.

Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1982. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. X, 249 Pp. Black Cloth Printed In Silver. Fine Book. Dj With Wear At Top And Bottom Edges Of Spine, Slight Wear To Tips And Along Bottom Edges.

Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. 1/2 inch open tear at top of rear panel. Light chipping at spine crown/heel. Light bumping at bottom of front panel. ; From the estate of Ed and Kiki Brodkin. .

Douglas Mcintyre/see Pgw, 1982. hardcover. Very Good. 6x0x9. Clean tight and unmarked hardcover in lightly rubbed unclipped jacket Please email for photos.

Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1988. Softcover. 0888946031 . 249 pp. Illus. Edgewear, corners rubbed. A study of the triabl masks of coastal British Columbia native tribes, explaining their features and how they relate to kinship ties, myth, and other tribes. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre [0-88894-358-X] 1979. (Hardcover) 249pp. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Photographs, black & white and color illustrations, bibliography, index. The dust jacket has edgewear and chipping. Locale: Northwest Coast of North America. (Indians of North America, Indians of North America, Masks--Indian).

University of Washington Press, 1994. Third Printing . Paperback. Very Good. 6x0x9. Translation by Sylvia Modelski. Minor edge wear to wrapper and very light soiling to leading edge of text block. Text and images unmarked. 8vo. 249pp.

University of Washington Press, 1988. Paperback. Acceptable. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Douglas Mcintyre/see Pgw, 1988. Third Printing. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾

Seattle, WA.: University of Washington Press, 1982. Classic scholarly text presents Levi-Strauss's study of the colorful Swaihwe tribal masks and their societal and cross-cultural significance to the natives of British Columbia, and.examines the association of mythology, culture and dialogs with the masks of the indigenous peoples of the Northwest coast..249 pgs. Profusely illustrated. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover.… Read more about this item

Douglas & McIntyre, 1987 Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Minor shelf wear. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book. Index. x, 249 pp..

University of Washington Press. Used - Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Univ of British Columbia Pr, 1999-10-14. paperback. Softcover. 5x0x8. Softcover. Free of any markings and no writings inside. Minor shelf-wear. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.