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Village Life: The Camphill Communities

Village Life: The Camphill Communities

Cornelius Pietzner, editor

Hardcover
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Village Life: The Camphill Communities is a captivating, vintage coffee-table photography book that explores how alternative therapies and inclusive community living inspire personal growth and healing. Edited by Cornelius Pietzner, this comprehensive volume captures the heart of the anthroposophical Camphill movement across North America.

Core Themes & Overview

• Moving Portraits: The book serves as an inspiring collection of visual and narrative portraits detailing daily life, hope, and determination within Camphill communities.
• Lifesharing Culture: It highlights the unique environment of Camphill villages—such as those in New York (Copake), Minnesota, and Pennsylvania—where adults with developmental differences live, work, and celebrate alongside dedicated co-workers.
• Holistic Community Building: Content bridges everyday family dynamics, shared agricultural or craft work, mental health awareness, and the foundational anthroposophical principles established by the movement's pioneers.


This rare, hardcover edition remains an essential record for anyone interested in social justice, alternative therapy, and the enduring legacy of intentional community building.


Language English
Publisher Neugebauer Press
Publication Date 1986
Pages 197
Dimensions9.75 x 12
ISBN 0887080308

Condition Descriptions

Like New: Book may have very minor cosmetic defects (marks, wears, cuts, bends, crushes) on the cover, spine, pages or dust cover. Pages are clean and not marred by notes. 
Very Good: Book may have minor cosmetic defects (marks, wears, cuts, bends, crushes) on the cover, spine, pages or dust cover. Dust cover may be missing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes. May include "From the library of" label.
Good: All pages and cover are intact, but dust cover may be damaged or missing. Cover, spine, pages or dust cover may show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May be a former library book or include "From the library of" label.
Acceptable: All pages and cover are intact, but dust cover case may be damaged or missing. Cover, spine, pages or dust cover may show significant signs of wear. Pages may include moderate notes, highlighting, and/or minor water damage, warping, etc., but the text is readable. May be a former library book or include "From the library of" label. Acceptable products are final sales and are not returnable.
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