{"product_id":"courir-david-simpson-flee-project","title":"Run, David Simpson, FLEE Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery year, as Ash Wednesday approaches, rural communities in Southwest Louisiana come alive with Mardi Gras \"Courir\" – spirited runs where costumed revellers embark on a captivating journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Louisianian David Simpson, through his lens, captures the enchanting Mardi Gras in a photographic narrative, as they go from house to house, singing, dancing, and begging for ingredients to create a communal \"gumbo\" feast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rich symbolism behind the costumes, from high-pointed conical hats parodying noble headdresses to handmade masks concealing identities with exaggerated facial features here, is a passionate portrayal of roles that mock authority, a tradition deeply rooted in Cajun and Creole heritages in a compiled archival work by David Simpson spanning over thirty years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmidst the festive quest and perhaps fueled by a bit of alcohol, the \"Mardi Gras\" participants find liberation from the restraints of everyday life, creating a gaudy pageant that is both raucous and jubilant based on rural traditions dating back to medieval times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis photography work stands as a homage to their time-honored tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN: \u003c\/strong\u003e9782956967743\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Central Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45221551734936,"sku":"9782956967743","price":630.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/2157\/2504\/files\/Courir.png?v=1750275090","url":"https:\/\/tienda.b-o-o-n.com\/en\/products\/courir-david-simpson-flee-project","provider":"Boon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}