God's Images: The Bible: A New Vision
James Dickey and Marvin Hayes
📚 Genre
Religion & Spirituality - Biblical Commentary & Art
🏢 Publisher
Oxmoor House
📅 Publication Year
1977
🔢 ISBN
978-0848704612
About This Book
A collaborative work combining the poetic interpretations of James Dickey with the striking black-and-white stipple drawings of Marvin Hayes, reimagining scenes and figures from the Bible. The cover features detailed pointillist-style illustrations of hands in prayer and reaching toward the heavens, with bold typography displaying the title.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
136
Edition
First Edition Hardcover
Series
Standalone publication
Target Audience
General Audience and Art/Literature Collectors
Collector Information
Condition
Good. Visible light shelf wear along the edges of the cover, minor toning, but the illustration remains crisp and the structure appears sound.
Estimated Value
$15-$35
Rarity
Common. Widely produced by Oxmoor House in the late 1970s, though specific copies in pristine condition with intact dust jackets command slightly higher interest.
Historical Significance
Represents a unique creative partnership between renowned American poet James Dickey and artist Marvin Hayes, offering a modernist artistic and literary reinterpretation of biblical themes.
Collector Notes
Check for the presence and condition of the original dust jacket, as copies lacking it are common. Store flat or upright in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight to prevent paper yellowing and fading of the dark cover art.
Similar Books
Deliverance by James Dickey, The Jerusalem Bible illustrated editions, Blake's Illustrations of the Book of Job by William Blake, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Notable Features
Includes numerous full-page detailed stipple and ink drawings by Marvin Hayes paired with original poetry and prose by James Dickey.