Mayan Hearts

Robert M. Laughlin found the genesis for his book, a colonial dictionary of Mayan heart metaphors, in the vault at Princeton University’s library, his alma mater, and has created this stunning book for your pleasure. Naul Ojeda, a renowned Uruguayan artist, created the expressive woodblock artwork for the book. His art also includes impressive two- dimensional art, visually stimulating in its originality and simplicity. The Woodlander Workshop, a cultural society and alliance of Mayan and mestizo women and men founded by Ambar Past, has produced this beautiful book from stamped and mackled silkscreen and with paper made from maguey and mistletoe. The entire book is completely handmade. This one of kind book is written in English and also includes the heart metaphors in the original Mayan Tzotzil language. Come and explore this delightful book of the Mayan romance of the Heart for yourself or just in time as a unique and special Valentine’s day gift.