Playa Fire: Spirit and Soul at Burning Man

If you have been to every Burning Man or just have an interest in the subject this is the only book you need to understand the event. Not only is it filled with wonderfully historical photographs of Burning Man from the very beginning, it also tells a very complete history of the event along with the intriguing politics that made it what it is today. The final chapter tells the heart warming story of the temple built and burned in Derry, Ireland in 2015 at the epicenter of the Irish “Troubles.” The binding, the printing and the reproduction are exemplary, I am sure this is a fairly limited printing so I think that 10 years from now the book will have actually increased in value to all those that own it.

Parmi les meilleurs livres écrits sur le Burning Man (et il y en a beaucoup...).Rédigé par Stewart Harvey, témoin de l'aventure depuis son début et frère du principal fondateur Larry Harvey décédé brutalement il y a quelques jours.Le texte est passionnant expliquant l'évolution depuis le départ de cette réunion annuelle dans l'un des déserts les plus inhospitaliers des USA et les évènements qui sont à la base des choix faits par l'équipe actuelle.Tout le monde le dit, et c'est exact, il est difficile d'expliquer ce qu'est le Burning Man à ceux qui n'y ont jamais participé. Certainement parce qu'il est vraiment unique dans sa forme et dans son esprit.Tout comme il est difficile d'expliquer pourquoi une participation au Burning Man change profondément l'existence d'une majorité de participants.Ce livre est un bonheur pour ceux qui y sont allés et une belle introduction pour ceux qui n'ont pas pu s'y rendre et veulent soit mieux comprendre ce mouvement soit y participer un jour.L'iconographie est superbe, souvent émouvante.

Stewart Harvey offers his unique front-row perspective on the inspiration and development of the Burning Man event. Told with great insight and affection, he presents the truest possible picture of his brother, founder Larry Harvey. Plenty of people say they were there at the beginning, but only Stewart can claim he was there before the beginning, and then thankfully there with his camera the whole way through. A wonderful gift for the Burning aficionado in your life!

After years of attending the event it was a pleasure to read Playa Fire. I loved the early stories and it gives a great perspective on the evolution of Burning Man. Plus the photos are wonderful

Book arrived without dust jacket. Not happy. I wanted it as a coffee table book.

This one of the few Burning man books that show real people not just the beautiful women.The art and story's are welll ritten.Stuart is a fantastic photographer well worth having this book.

Incredible photos by Stewart Harvey but the stories are what makes this book vastly different from what we has been written about Burning Man. This is a true history that gives unique insight into the genesis of Burning Man. Two brothers, raised on a farm in the 1950's: One goes on to found Burning Man while the other brother, camera in hand, captures it all. Excellent read!

I've never been to Burning Man, but I bought this beautiful book for my sister-in-law, an artist who has been many times. The book's history of the event is fascinating and Stewart Harvey's images are gorgeous. This ended up being the best gift I've ever given, as my sister-in-law found a wonderful photo of herself in the book that she never knew existed! Really special book... and even tho I've never been to Burning Man myself, I've now bought a copy for myself, as it is stunning to experience Burning Man through the lens of photographer Harvey.

The book is amazing but why there are oily fingerprints and strong smell coming with the book?