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Sacred Mirrors: The Visionary Art of Alex Grey | 
 enlarge | Author: Alex Grey
Creators: Ken Wilber, Carlo Mccormick
Publisher: Inner Traditions
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 15297
Media: Paperback
Pages: 96
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 13.4 x 10.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 0892813148
Dewey Decimal Number: 759.13
EAN: 9780892813148
ASIN: 0892813148
Publication Date: September 1, 1990
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Condition: Book is VERY WORN and in POOR SHAPE.
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Product Description
This unique series of paintings takes the viewer on a graphic, visionary journey through the physical, metaphysical, and spiritual anatomy of the self. From anatomically correct rendering of the body systems, Grey moves to the spiritual/energetic systems with such images as "Universal Mind Lattice," envisioning the sacred and esoteric symbolism of the body and the forces that define its living field of energy. Includes essays on the significance of Grey's work by Ken Wilber, the eminent transpersonal psychologist, and by the noted New York art critic, Carlo McCormick.
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Wow March 24, 2008
Brittney M. Warren (Pullman, Wa USA)
This book is easy to get lost in. The art has alot of stuff in it to absorb.
 Excellent Artwork!! May 6, 2007
S. DELGADO
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is filled with incredible art by Alex Grey. The only problem with the book is the fact that it is listed on Amazon as a HARDBACK and it is not. This is no fault of the artist but Amazon should be sure to correctly list their products.
Spectacular art and a tool for transformation..... April 24, 2007
Patrick D. Goonan (Pleasanton, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Alex Grey's art is unique, provocative, visionary and striking. The anatomical detail, overall composition and beauty is uplifting. While this type of art may not be everyone's cup of tea, it is undeniably creative and powerful.
This book is based on a series of paintings that are approximately 6'0" tall. They were meant to be used as a mirror for an individual to experience different aspects of themselves. In other words, to serve as a lens for a different perspective on what it is to be human. In general, the book proceeds from an outline of the body made up of elements, through the skelton system, blood vessels, nerves, etc. What is unique is that it goes beyond this to subtle and causal realms based on the experience of Alex Gray and the testimony of various mystics. It is meant to evoke awareness of these more subtle dimensions and even in book form could be used for meditations.
This book also contains images of Jesus, the Boddhisattva of infinite compassion and other enlightened beings. Again, these are meant for contemplative experiences where you look for these energies in yourself as part of a contemplative practice. There are also some beautiful images of a couple kissing, making love, a small family, etc. These latter category of images are similar to the cover in that they represent the various spheres of Being from the gross body through the spirit.
This book is on the large side, is printed on very high quality paper and contains a lot of color plates as well as contextual information. It is a bargain at the price it is being sold and some of the text is written by Ken Wilber.
If you are not familiar with Ken Wilber's work, either Kosmic Consciousness or A Brief History of Everything would be a great place to get started. Either of these resources will help you to appreciate Grey's art in more depth and understand what he is trying to achieve.
HE LOVED IT & So did I February 19, 2007
C. Tanner (TEXAS)
I bought this for my fiance because he LOVES Alex Grey and He LOVES TOOL. He absolutely loved the book and actually I DID TOO!!! If you are a fan of either or (Alex Grey or Tool) it's a MUST BUY!!!
I got it to be a better yoga teacher! February 8, 2007
Joan M. Stevens (Los Angeles, CA)
the images of sacred body - energy currents are incredible! Nowhere else will you find this kind of anatomical imagery. This is an incredible book. Alex Grey is a genius!
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