Talking to the Rain

Polly Schaafsma is an archaeologist with a specialty in ancient Native American rock art and kiva murals. She has published ten books and monographs as well as numerous journal articles and book chapters. She is the recipient of numerous awards as well as honorary degrees from the University of Colorado and the University of New Mexico.A professional photographer for the past five decades, FranÇois Gohier was the sole photographer for Steven Simms’ book Traces of Fremont. FranÇois is a member of the American Rock Art Research Association, the Utah Rock Art Research Association, and the San Diego Rock Art Association. In 2015 he was presented with the Oliver Award from the ARARA for “Excellence in the Art & Science of Rock Art Photography.”

“This work adds to Schaafsma’s rich record of informing the larger public—in addition to field archaeologists and members of the academy—about the significance of Native American rock art and lifeways, in a sensitive and meaningful manner.”—Jamie Hampson, University of Exeter“Talking to the Rain is a much-needed contribution that will be of great interest to both archaeologists and rock art researchers, and to the general public as well.”—Myles Miller, Versar