Edited by Carol Crown

Working in rural Alabama for seven years, Myrtice West painted the entire book of Revelation in 13 large, vivid paintings. West's "Revelation Series," exhibited in public only twice, is the subject of this acclaimed book featuring essays by 17 renowned scholars and artists, including Ben Apfelbaum, Howard Finster, George Fowler, Miriam Fowler, Norman Girardot, Rebecca Hoffberger, Lee Kogan, Norbert Kox, Leslie Luebbers, Roger Manley, Ann Oppenhimer, Tom Patterson, Charles Rosenak, Gary Schwindler, Charles Reagan Wilson, and Benjamin Wright.

The definitive work on Myrtice West and apocalypticism among self-taught artists, Wonders to Behold appeals to everyone fascinated by visionary and outsider art, Southern Christian fundamentalism, and the furor over the new millennium.

Editor Carol Crown is a professor of religion and art history at the University of Memphis. She has a Ph.D in art history from Washington University in St. Louis and served as chairman of the University of Memphis Art Department for ten years.

For book excerpts, photos of the paintings, and news about Myrtice West, go to www.myrticewest.com.

"This evocative book...has brought West the attention that one of the preeminent contemporary Southern folk artists deserves. A well-executed interdisciplinary study." (The Southern Register, Univ. of Miss.)

"A fascinating variety of perspectives, Wonders to Behold captures the visionary power of West's work and the passion of her faith in a well-produced and informative book."(Raw Vision)

"It transcends museum catalog constraints and hovers within the conceptualized realm that is all things visionary. This book is a wonder to be held." (Independent Publisher)

"This is not a picture book with a few lightweight essays. It is major league." (Folk Art Finder)

"Sumptuously illustrated, Wonders to Behold captures the artistic genius of Myrtice West." (The Bookwatch)