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Arctic Song Creation Stories From the Arctic

Christopher, Neil
Innbundet / 2023 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781772274974
Publisert
2023-10-31
Utgiver
Vendor
Inhabit Media Inc
Vekt
322 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
229 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
72

Kunstner
Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok), Germaine
Forfatter
Christopher, Neil

Om bidragsyterne

Germaine Arnattaujuq is an award-winning Inuit artist and illustrator, best known for her prints and etchings depicting Inuit myths and traditional ways of life. In 1999, she designed the special edition two-dollar coin commemorating the founding of the territory of Nunavut. She is the co-author, with Gyu Oh, of My Name Is Arnaktauyok: The Life and Art of Germaine Arnaktauyok, and she has illustrated numerous books. Germaine is the recipient of the 2021 Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts. She lives in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Neil Christopher is an educator, author, and filmmaker. He first moved to the North many years ago to help start a high school program in Resolute Bay, Nunavut. It was those students who first introduced Neil to the mythical inhabitants from Inuit traditional stories. Together with his colleague, Louise Flaherty, and his brother, Danny Christopher, Neil started a small publishing company in Nunavut called Inhabit Media Inc., and has since been working to promote Northern stories and authors.

Arctic Song Creation Stories From the Arctic

Christopher, Neil
Innbundet / 2023 / Engelsk
Christopher, Neil
Innbundet / 2023 / Engelsk
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<p>"This book combines simple retellings of traditional Inuit stories with the exquisite artwork of acclaimed artist Germaine Arnattaujuq (also includes a foreword by the artist about her work illustrating Inuit myths and legends)."—<em>The Globe and Mail</em></p>

This poetic journey through Inuit oral history gives a glimpse of traditional beliefs surrounding the creation of the world. From the creation of day and night and the Sun and the Moon, to the origin of Death, this collection of simple retellings is richly supported by the artwork of acclaimed artist Germaine Arnattaujuq. Featuring a foreword by the artist about her work illustrating Inuit myths and legends, this introduction to traditional Inuit stories is based on the animated film Arctic Song, which was co-produced and co-directed by Germaine Arnattaujuq and Neil Christopher.
Les mer
This collection of traditional Inuit stories is told through the artwork of acclaimed Inuk artist Germaine Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok).
Table of Contents 2 Foreword 10 Pinngurniq: In the Beginning 13 In the Beginning There Was Only Darkness 14 The Origin of Day and Night 17 The Origin of Death 20 Giants of the Earth 23 The Polar Bear Hunt That Marked the Sky 27 The Northern Lights 28 Surainiit: The Crimes That Shaped the Northern Skies 31 The Origin of the Sun and Moon 33 The Giant Orphan in the Sky 37 The Man of the Moon 38 The Orphans in the Sky 42 Nirjutit Papattijingat: Those that Created the Animals 45 The Mother of the Sea Mammals 47 The Spirit that Released Caribou in the World 53 The Blind Boy and the Loon 54 Epilogue 56 The Earth Birthed Children 59 The Tuniit 62 Contributors 64 Glossary of Inuktitut Words
Les mer
"This book combines simple retellings of traditional Inuit stories with the exquisite artwork of acclaimed artist Germaine Arnattaujuq (also includes a foreword by the artist about her work illustrating Inuit myths and legends)."—The Globe and Mail
Les mer
A collection of traditional Inuit stories, based on the animated film Arctic Song.
Tells traditional Inuit tales from the Iglulik region of Nunavut.Based on the Canadian Screen Award nominated short animated film Arctic Song, available to stream at nfb.ca/film/arctic-song/Includes an interview with the artistRevitalizes ancient knowledge and shares it with future generations.Many Inuit traditional stories have never been written down before, having existed for centuries as tales passed orally from generation to generation. This book provides a glimpse into Inuit culture and also represents the preservation of oral history that may otherwise have been lost. Marketing Plans E-galleys offered on EdelweissTargeted outreach to Instagram reviewersAdvance reader copies sent to all reps.Advance reader copies sent to all major print and digital literary media outlets.Advertising in wholesaler catalogsCo-op available
Les mer

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<p>"This book combines simple retellings of traditional Inuit stories with the exquisite artwork of acclaimed artist Germaine Arnattaujuq (also includes a foreword by the artist about her work illustrating Inuit myths and legends)."—<em>The Globe and Mail</em></p>

This poetic journey through Inuit oral history gives a glimpse of traditional beliefs surrounding the creation of the world. From the creation of day and night and the Sun and the Moon, to the origin of Death, this collection of simple retellings is richly supported by the artwork of acclaimed artist Germaine Arnattaujuq. Featuring a foreword by the artist about her work illustrating Inuit myths and legends, this introduction to traditional Inuit stories is based on the animated film Arctic Song, which was co-produced and co-directed by Germaine Arnattaujuq and Neil Christopher.
Les mer
This collection of traditional Inuit stories is told through the artwork of acclaimed Inuk artist Germaine Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok).
Table of Contents 2 Foreword 10 Pinngurniq: In the Beginning 13 In the Beginning There Was Only Darkness 14 The Origin of Day and Night 17 The Origin of Death 20 Giants of the Earth 23 The Polar Bear Hunt That Marked the Sky 27 The Northern Lights 28 Surainiit: The Crimes That Shaped the Northern Skies 31 The Origin of the Sun and Moon 33 The Giant Orphan in the Sky 37 The Man of the Moon 38 The Orphans in the Sky 42 Nirjutit Papattijingat: Those that Created the Animals 45 The Mother of the Sea Mammals 47 The Spirit that Released Caribou in the World 53 The Blind Boy and the Loon 54 Epilogue 56 The Earth Birthed Children 59 The Tuniit 62 Contributors 64 Glossary of Inuktitut Words
Les mer
"This book combines simple retellings of traditional Inuit stories with the exquisite artwork of acclaimed artist Germaine Arnattaujuq (also includes a foreword by the artist about her work illustrating Inuit myths and legends)."—The Globe and Mail
Les mer
A collection of traditional Inuit stories, based on the animated film Arctic Song.
Tells traditional Inuit tales from the Iglulik region of Nunavut.Based on the Canadian Screen Award nominated short animated film Arctic Song, available to stream at nfb.ca/film/arctic-song/Includes an interview with the artistRevitalizes ancient knowledge and shares it with future generations.Many Inuit traditional stories have never been written down before, having existed for centuries as tales passed orally from generation to generation. This book provides a glimpse into Inuit culture and also represents the preservation of oral history that may otherwise have been lost. Marketing Plans E-galleys offered on EdelweissTargeted outreach to Instagram reviewersAdvance reader copies sent to all reps.Advance reader copies sent to all major print and digital literary media outlets.Advertising in wholesaler catalogsCo-op available
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781772274974
Publisert
2023-10-31
Utgiver
Vendor
Inhabit Media Inc
Vekt
322 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
229 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
72

Kunstner
Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok), Germaine
Forfatter
Christopher, Neil

Om bidragsyterne

Germaine Arnattaujuq is an award-winning Inuit artist and illustrator, best known for her prints and etchings depicting Inuit myths and traditional ways of life. In 1999, she designed the special edition two-dollar coin commemorating the founding of the territory of Nunavut. She is the co-author, with Gyu Oh, of My Name Is Arnaktauyok: The Life and Art of Germaine Arnaktauyok, and she has illustrated numerous books. Germaine is the recipient of the 2021 Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts. She lives in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Neil Christopher is an educator, author, and filmmaker. He first moved to the North many years ago to help start a high school program in Resolute Bay, Nunavut. It was those students who first introduced Neil to the mythical inhabitants from Inuit traditional stories. Together with his colleague, Louise Flaherty, and his brother, Danny Christopher, Neil started a small publishing company in Nunavut called Inhabit Media Inc., and has since been working to promote Northern stories and authors.

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