Hopi

Outstanding book! GREAT pictures that probably could not be duplicated today, as the Hopi gave remarkable access to the Pages for this book. The Pages have not abused that trust.

I have Hopi in laws and adoptive family members whose pictures appear in this loving--and accurate--portrayal of a world into which I was honored to be invited. I lived on the reservation itself for 8 years, and continue to be a family member and trusted friend. But having moved away, whenever I need to be reminded of what a rich and wondrous world in which my Hopi relations still reside...this book brings it all back in beautiful photos and delightful accounts of village life. And, as I recall, it was one of the first books of its kind to be openly "endorsed" by many of the Hopi locals in their own art galleries on the mesas. They were very proud of this book!

Being someone who knows many traditional Hopi families and visits often, I find this a very accurate account of America's most traditional Native tribe. Although much of their culture is private, Susanne and Jake have done a great job in depicting the social apsect of Hopi culture. The Hopi people are a joy to know. ...

If one were to begin a library on the Hopi, this would be THE foundational work. Susanne Page was given special permission by the Hopi elders to photograph both their land and certain ceremonies. With the restrictions on photography throughout the Hopi lands, this book is unique in being able to share such modern images. They alone make this book a "must". The text by Jake Page is excellent. From daily life to ceremonial life, from individuals and clans to history (ancient and modern), this book covers the Peaceful Ones. The title says it (and covers it) all ... HOPI. Add this book to your library. You'll LOVE it!

I found this book to be very helpful in my quest to learn more about the Hopi. I had read "The Fourth World of the Hopi," because I was about to visit the mesas on an educational field trip. Your book gave me pictures that were incredible and made the visit even more impressionable. The Hopi people could not have been warmer or more welcoming to our small group of teachers. They were just the way you described them. Reading your book made me aware of their customs and feelings. I was careful, as we all were to abide by their rules and to respect their wishes. Thank you for writing the book. I share it with my students every year. I am glad to see a website about the Hopi. More of us need to know and understand them.