Product Description

The image of Kokopelli, born centuries ago among the native tribes of the American Southwest, is as vivid today as ever. To Native Americans, Kokopelli appears to be many things: a symbol of fertility, the spirit of celebration and music, or, possibly, a traveling salesman. In this hilarious and informative book, author Dave Walker explores the story of the hunch-backed crooner. We learn the factual history behind Kokopelli, and explore the recent popularity and resulting commercialization of the image. Sprinkled throughout are photographs of the common as well as the most unusual places Kokopelli can be found. Cuckoo for Kokopelli unleashes the secrets behind the phenomenon and pokes fun at our obsession with this misunderstood ancient icon. Like the people before us, it appears the world is still cuckoo for Kokopelli!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #187336 in Books
• Published on: 1999-04-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

Customer Reviews

whimsical narrative of the ancient and modern Kokpelli
Dave Walker gives you a modern twist on the ancient myth turned recent Southwest icon. The author also offers you some illustrations of the modern marketing of the Kokopelli. Overall, the book is fun and easy reading. A good book for a day in the park, ride on an airplane or just a lazy day!

A total waste of time and money
While I have regretted buying some books in the past, I never have felt so shamelssly ripped off by a writer. This pap wouldn't make it in a Sunday supplement. Clearly written to cash in on the popularity of the kokopelli arquetype, this book offers absolutely NOTHING in the way of new knowledge or useful information.

Fun, informative companion to Loco for Lizards
Dave Walker explores an icon that's appeared in an amazing array of nutty places throughout contemporary culture. He keeps it light, but provides solid information, just as in the publisher's companion book, Loco for Lizards by Jim Cherry. Like that book, this one is great casual reading, well written enough to be enjoyed by anyone, even if you didn't think you were curious about the subject.