Labyrinth A-: An introduction to the how, what, and why of labyrinths and labyri

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A user-friendly introduction to the history, uses, and lure of the labyrinth. This innovative book is filled with information for newcomers to the labyrinth, and provides guidance on how to make, commission, or improvize a labyrinth (including for use in the home). Includes an extensive guide to online and other resources.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Labyrinths have fascinated the people of many different cultures, across many millennia. Their popularity in recent times is phenomenal-more labyrinths have come into being since the start of the twenty-first century than in the remainder of human history put together. Today, hundreds of thousands of people regularly walk labyrinths. Labyrinths are found in public squares, hospital gardens, university campuses, and school playgrounds. Portable, canvas labyrinths and lap-held finger versions have brought the labyrinth to new communities, and made them accessible in the home. This book sets out to explore why this explosion in interest is happening, and asks what happens when a person steps into the labyrinth. Following a brief survey of the history of labyrinths, it turns to question how we should approach walking a labyrinth, and offers many practical suggestions for first-time walkers, as well as individuals and groups who are considering commissioning or creating a labyrinth of their own. An extensive guide to available resources for locating, making, buying, and working with labyrinths is included in this innovative and accessible book.

Author Biography

Clive Johnson is a Veriditas trained labyrinth facilitator, interfaith minister, and labyrinth enthusiast. This is his eighth book.

Long Description

Labyrinths have fascinated the people of many different cultures, across many millennia. Their popularity in recent times is phenomenal-more labyrinths have come into being since the start of the twenty-first century than in the remainder of human history put together. Today, hundreds of thousands of people regularly walk labyrinths. Labyrinths are found in public squares, hospital gardens, university campuses, and school playgrounds. Portable, canvas labyrinths and lap-held finger versions have brought the labyrinth to new communities, and made them accessible in the home. This book sets out to explore why this explosion in interest is happening, and asks what happens when a person steps into the labyrinth. Following a brief survey of the history of labyrinths, it turns to question how we should approach walking a labyrinth, and offers many practical suggestions for first-time walkers, as well as individuals and groups who are considering commissioning or creating a labyrinth of their own. An extensive guide to available resources for locating, making, buying, and working with labyrinths is included in this innovative and accessible book.

Details ISBN0995735107 Publisher Labyrinthe Press Language English ISBN-10 0995735107 ISBN-13 9780995735101 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-03-28 Imprint Labyrinthe Press Country of Publication United States DEWEY 203.7 Subtitle An introduction to the how, what, and why of labyrinths and labyrinth walking UK Release Date 2017-03-28 Pages 104 Illustrations 6 Illustrations Audience General Author Clive Johnson We've got this

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