The Stonemen. Flint and his friends in Kaokoland

In the vastness of Namibia's Kaokoland, eye catching stone figures tell no tales of their maker, leaving us to delight in the pure mystery of their existence.
Swilling, Ron
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Title: The Stonemen
Subtitle: Flint and his friends in Kaokoland
Text: Ron Swilling
Photography: Jason Nott
Illustrations: Jacquie Tarra
Publisher: Venture Publications
Windhoek, Namibia 2024
ISBN 9789991695471 / ISBN 978-99916-954-7-1
Softcover, 21 x 21 cm, 120 pages, throughout colour photos, Text: English

About: The Stonemen. Flint and his friends in Kaokoland

In this book on sculptures of an Namibian artist by Ron Swilling, he explores mysterious stone statues to be found spread over Namibia's Kaokoland. It is enriched by illustrations of Jacquie Tarr and Jason Nott's photography, bringing the statues' enigmatic history to life. Ron Swilling's book chronicles the journey of Flint Firestone as he traverses the harsh desert landscape, learning from each stone figure along the way. When Flint reaches a remote gathering of the statues, he joins them to reflect on humanity's role as stewards of nature. This profound narrative invites readers to consider the relationship between humans and the Earth's natural wonders. Jacquie Tarra's charcoal and acrylic paintings capture the spirit of the stone statues set against the vast landscapes of Kaokoland, while Jason Nott's photography immerses viewers in the statues' harsh desert homeland and reflects the silent messages of the Stonemen, which stand as guardians of the region's history, preserving the stories of Kaokoland and its wild beauty for generations to come. The creator of the Stonemen in Kaokoland wishes to stay anonymous.

Ron Swilling, living in Cape Town, is a freelance writer. Her work has appeared in newspapers, books and travel and outdoor magazines in South Africa and Namibia.

Content: The Stonemen. Flint and his friends in Kaokoland

Flint meets Hanging Man
Quartz Man spotted
Following elephant tracks down the Hoarusib River
The desert winds
A foggy world
Flint comes across Shotgun Fred
Life in the slow lane
Treading lightly
Living in harmony
Perfume in the desert
In the shade of a shepherd's tree
A kiss from the sea
The pending Stoneman meeting
The blessing of water
Leave nothing behind...
Treasure chest of the desert
Pulling ourselves together
Well balanced
Hope for rain
Peace
The end is always the beginning
The Gathering

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