A BOOK OF REVELATIONS
SMITH, Patti The New Jerusalem. Amsterdam: Nexus Institute.2018.
Tall 8vo. Original publisher's black cloth with gilt lettering to spine; white dust wrapper with writing in black and red; pp. [xii], 76; fine.
First edition, signed by the author to title page
The New Jerusalem is a long prose poem inspired by the poetry of William Blake and composed using the same linguistic ceremony as John's Revelation, (In John's Revelation, The Revelation of Jesus Christ is communicated to John through prophetic visions).
The introduction by philosopher and founder of The Nexus Institute, Rob Riemen, delves deep into the relationship between art and spirituality in The New Jerusalem.
Published in this bilingual edition (English and Dutch), all colour illustrations and photographic contributions come from Patti Smith herself, showcasing her eclectic creative talent.
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