Offerings to the Spirit World contains images depicting a universal attitude of benevolent intention to honor cultural traditions and interact with the spiritual realm. This important monograph of Ann's work visually demonstrates the power of photography to reveal concealed beauty that uplifts, and to engender empathy for others via understanding between peoples of different cultures. This message is conveyed via illustrations focusing on acts of reverential giving to deities or ancestors in the diverse cultures of twenty-five countries around the world. This global perspective reflects today’s diversity of cultures and highlights universal human concerns as a basis for tolerance.

The photographs within were made by Ann Mason with a 5 x 7 Deardorff view camera from 2009 to 2019. Prior to this project, Ann Mason was active in producing photographic art beginning back in the 1970s.

Book Details

• Foreword by Paul Caponigro

• Introduction by Ann Mason

• 12 x 12 inches

• Hardcover

• 204 pages

• 162 quadtone images

Presented in three different formats:

• 650 copies of standalone book

• 250 signed copies of book in a custom slipcase

• 100 signed copies of book in a custom clamshell case with a choice of one of five available gelatin silver prints [See Limited Edition area of website]

This Limited Edition consisting of 100 numbered editions is housed in a beautiful clamshell case and offers the choice of one of five silver gelatin prints, each printed by Ann Mason in her Santa Fe darkroom. There are 20 of each print, numbered in sequence. Once a particular print is gone, only the remaining prints will be offered. Check this website for information on when a print is about to run out or move to the next tier.

“Women Lighting Diyas, Oil Lamps, on Rangoli for Diwali, India, 2010” in Tier 1

“Man Making Offering of Flower Petals, Jain Pilgrimage Site, India, 2003” in Tier 1

“Woman Making Offering at Sacred Spring, Bali, Indonesia, 2000“ in Tier 1

“Pilgrims Praying at Wall of Church, Ethiopia, 2018” in Tier 1

“Monk Statues Holding Alms Bowls for Offerings in Sacred Cave, Burma, 2014” in Tier 1

As is tradition for numbered series, as the series moves from one level to the next, the price will be increased to reflect the value of scarcity. These tiers are defined for each print as follows:

Tier 1: #1-5: $650

Tier 2: #6-10: $750

Tier 3: #11-15: $850

Tier 4: #16-20: $950

Availability TBD - please contact Veritas Editions