Howard Finster, Stranger from Another World: Man of Visions Now on This Earth

by Howard Finster

A backwoods Baptist preacher inspired by the Gospel, visitations from the dead, and visions of extraterrestrial life, the Reverend Howard Finster is an unlikely candidate for art celebrity. But in this collection of 150 of the artist's paintings, fans can make the pilgrimage to Finster's Paradise Garden in Pennville, Georgia. 120 illustrations in full color.

Genres: Art, Folklore, History, Biography

224 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1989

Reviews

[Margaret Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This out-of-print book is worth tracking down. It is the life story of noted folk artist the Rev. Howard Finster told in his own words. Finster became famous for his unique visionary paintings and his construction of Paradise Garden, a folk art environment.

If you know anything about Howard Finster's folk art, it's worth reading this book. It gave me insight into why he created the things he did.

[jessica wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am quite happy I was able to visit Finster's Paradise Gardens. This book is fun and full of the charms of the Reverend. As a book, I think I enjoyed the writing of Tress Prisbrey much, much more but still enjoyed the journey.