The Power of His Brush, The Evolution of R.C. Gorman is a biography of Native American painter, Rudolph Carl Gorman. Born into poverty on the Reservation in Chinle, Arizona, R.C. Gorman was not even expected to survive. However, under the nurture of his grandmother and others, this visionary Navajo distinguished himself as an artiste extraordinaire in the midst of a world normally dominated by White men. As the result of thousands of hours of research about a person he never met, the author has uncovered a story deeper than Gorman’s bigger-than-life persona. With 85 images of Gorman’s art, this hard-cover book will increase your understanding and appreciation of both the man and his work.

Award winning author, Nikos Ligidakis, writes with clarity and passion in an ardent voice—not to just recount adventures, but with an expression of feelings to encourage the reader to think, to find hope in the eternal struggle for the meaning of life and the awareness of harmony. The Power of His Brush is Ligidakis’ ninth book. Previous works include books on the culinary arts, history, social justice and biography. Originally from Greece, Ligidakis now makes his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. In addition to writing his own books, he is a writing coach, publisher and a celebrated chef. In 1987, Nikos Ligidakis founded Inkwell Books, which was the first hybrid publishing company designed to help new authors get their books in print and circulation. 

Thursday, November 9, in observation of Native American Heritage Month, NAU Bookstore will feature Nikos Ligidakis and The Power of His Brush, The Evolution of R.C. Gorman. Art enthusiasts, history buffs and those interested in Navajo culture will not want to miss this opportunity to acquire their own copy of this beautiful and insightful book. Just a short walk from downtown, NAU Bookstore is located at 1015 S. San Francisco (Building #35 on NAU maps). Parking is available in the garage just south of the bookstore. Route 10 of NAIPTA’s Mountain Line Bus Service also stops right in front of the Beaver Street entrance of the store.