14 November 2011
The American Wall by Maurice Sherif
St. Anthony’s Alliance has successfully held two exclusive events on the 12th & 13th November in Bosque Farms, celebrating the publication of ‘The American Wall’ by Maurice Sherif.
Since mid 2006, Maurice Sherif has been photographing segments of the U.S.—Mexico border wall from the American side and questioning how the United States—which sees itself as a champion of law, democracy, and human rights—came to engage in such a project.
The events were well attended and contributions from Charles Bowden (author of Murder City: Ciudad Juárez and the Global Economy’s New Killing Fields) and Molly Molloy (a research librarian for Latin America and the border at New Mexico State University) provided for very lively discussion. Issues relating to the border wall, immigration and most importantly for St. Anthony’s Alliance the creation of economic opportunities in Mexican communities were explored in depth.
THE AMERICAN WALL:
FROM THE PACIFIC OCEAN TO THE GULF OF MEXICO
This superb bookset, presents dramatic photographs and eloquent trilingual testimonies that recount the environmental, social and economic costs of trying to wall off Mexico from the United States.
- Book One presents one hundred dramatic photographs of the wall, using the printing technique known as quadratone.
- Book Two includes thought-provoking essays by these authorities on border issues. All essays are in English, Spanish and French.
GET YOUR COMPLIMENTARY COPY WHILE STOCKS LAST
Anyone who donates $200 or more will be presented with a complimentary copy of ‘The American Wall’ by Maurice Sherif while stocks last. Donations will go directly to St. Anthony’s Alliance for the Lavender Project in Mexico.
Step1: Complete an Order Form:
Step 2: Send your payment/donation to:
St Anthony’s Alliance, 4123 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 (Make checks payable to: St. Anthony’s Alliance)
OR
Donate through our Paypal account.
Step 3: Orders can be collected from the above address. Delivery can be arranged but an additional cost may apply.
St. Anthony’s Alliance is solely funded through donations. We work hard to ensure that our administrative costs are minimised, so that 100% of your donations end up helping to fund our various projects. Your donation can make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we support with our projects.
To arrange a presentation of The American Wall and St. Anthony’s Alliance in New Mexico contact Ruth – shortall.ruth@gmail.com.
