Now that the West is no longer so wild; itrsquo;s easy to dismiss Buffalo Bill Codyrsquo;s world-famous Wild West shows as promoters of stereotypes and clicheacute;s. But looking at this unique American genre from the Native American point of view provides thought-provoking new perspectives. Focusing on the experiences of Native performers and performances; Linda Scarangella McNenly begins her examination of these spectacles with Buffalo Billrsquo;s 1880s pageants. She then traces the continuing performance of these acts; still a feature of regional celebrations in both Canada and the United Statesmdash;and even at Euro Disney.Drawing on interviews with contemporary performers and descendants of twentieth-century performers; McNenly elicits insider perspectives to suggest new interpretations of their performances and experiences; she also uses these insights to analyze archival materials; especially photographs. Some Native performers saw Wild West shows not necessarily as demeaning; but rather as opportunitiesmdash;for travel; for employment; for recognition; and for the preservation and expression of important cultural traditions. Other Native families were able to guide their own careers and even create their own Wild West shows.Today; Native performers at Buffalo Bill Days in Sheridan; Wyoming; wear their own regalia and choreograph their own performances. Through dancing and music; they express their own vision of a contemporary Native identity based on powwow cultures. Proud of their skills and successes; Native performers at Euro Disney are establishing promising careers. The effects of colonialism are undeniable; yet McNenlyrsquo;s study reveals how these Native peoples have adapted and re-created Wild West shows to express their own identities and to advance their own goals.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A deceptive; defective product: old text; poor reproductionsBy J. FaulkThis was the first Caravaggio artbook I bought; several years ago. The text is very dated; colors are untrue; and many reproductions are soaked in obliterating darkness. The book was laid out in Ho Chi Minh City; Vietnam; apparently from third-rate source materials; and was printed in China.The copyright page shows three 2007 dates: (1) Parkstone Press International; New York; (2)Confidential Concepts; Worldwide; USA; (3) The Royal Collection; Her Majesty... [for one painting]. There is a photographer credit for one painting; and a Metropolitan Museum of Art credit for one painting. Two translators are listed; for Witting and Patrizi.Online research shows: (1) complaints against Parkstone for nonpayment of translators (but not specifically referring to this project). No facts emerge about Confidential Concepts. (3) Felix Witting; Professor of Art History; was born in 1873 [in 1916; he published Michelangelo de Caravaggio: eine kunsthistorische Studie; Strassburg: Heitz (83 pp)]. M. L. Patrizi; Doctor of Psychology; published for example in 1896 and 1921.Included are long-available historical texts: Life of Caravaggio by C. P. Bellori; (b) Notizia by Mancini; (c) Curriculum Vitae of a Criminal Painter; (d) Letter from Bishop of Caserte to Cardinal Borghese.Now that Caravaggio is a raging interest; there are a fair number of up-to-date books available. I recommend Sebastian Schutze; Caravaggio; TASCHEN; 2009; which catalogue raisonne specifies 67 paintings. If youre bewildered by the reviewers who condemn the reproductions for being "too dark;" please examine the volume in a bookstore or library (always a good procedure for the cautious buyer before mail order).A future prospect; scheduled for publication in September 2010; is publisher Skiras Caravaggio; described as comprising 25 paintings (but about 70 illustrations); each chosen by a world-class art historian and accompanied by his/her essay of appreciation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Small and decent bookBy Martin PEvery time I see a Caravaggio I just want to melt into the painting. Theres something about those colors - the contrast; the rich hues - thats just so inviting. I find Caravggios paintings beyond masterful. They evoke life and death and everything in between rather than just imitating it.This small format book serves as a brilliant roundup of the artists best works; and in light of the importance of color in Caravaggios paintings; the reproductions are excellent. I thought the images were laid out and sequenced and logically and while Ive only skimmed through the text; I think it would be beneficial to those wanting to learn a little more about the man and his methods.Given the cheap price tag I was pleasantly surprised by the level of detail and quality of the book; and couldnt be happier I bought it.
