an intimate view of the Gurdjieff work, Zen Buddhism, and art /
First Statement of Responsibility
William Segal with Marielle Bancou-Segal ; edited by Mark Magill.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Woodstock :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Overlook Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2003.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
vi, 283 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
24 cm
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
IN A lifetime that nearly coincided with the 20th century, William Segal left a legacy of insight, compassion, and probing intelligence--as a businessman and publisher, an artist, and as a seeker. Segal's life is explored through his own writings recounting his personal experiences with and interpretations of, among others, P.D. Ouspensky, D.T. Suzuki, and above all, G.I. Gurdjieff. With dozens of full-color reproductions of Segal's paintings and contributions by Ken Burns (who made Segal the subject of three documentaries), Robert Thurman, and Peter Brook, this is an unforgettable memoir that glimmers with insight. It will serve as a guidebook for anyone pursuing his or her own search for self-realization and understanding.