Scavengers of Beauty by Philippe Sibaud is an unconventional book on Moon and its symbolism. Starting from his personal experience, a taxi taken somewhere and the chat with the cabdriver, Sibaud, started to be attracted by these thematic. The book examines the symbolism that there is in our existence modelled thanks to the Moon. It is implied that the sun and the Moon bring with them several messages as also remarked Campbell in his solarization. In this book, comparisons between sun and moon symbolism mixed with some most beloved greek myths will appear often. Original, divided into chapters, and parts, written with a captivating style, trust me when I tell you this: you won't ever look at Moon in the same way! Recommended! Anna Maria Polidori www.alfemminile.blogspot.com ~ www.alfemminile.blogspot.com, Review

This is a fascinating book and one that will really get you thinking. Philippe Sibaud has taken a deep look at the moon landing, as he says in personal, cultural and symbolic ways. With Scavengers of Beauty, originally published in 2019 to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the Apollo moon landing, Sibaud has looked into this historic event in a deeper way I ever imagined possible. As a 5-year old, being woken by his parents to watch this era-defining event happen on a tiny black and white television had a profound influence on him, which was to affect his life. He sees life-events in a way we may not even take much notice of, as in some way linked to the moon landing. It is deep stuff indeed. As a writer for the Gaia Foundation, like many environmentalists he sees the moon landing as a turning point in how we view, and ultimately treat the earth. For the first time ever people around the world saw pictures of our blue-green planet from space. Sibaud claims this brought about an awakening in environmental consciousness, and certainly it coincides with the foundation of the Club of Rome, a year before, which has had a major impact on the environmental movement ever since. A major theme in Scavengers of Beauty, and something I have never thought about before, is why the name chosen for the NASA mission to conjurer the moon (and ancient symbol of the goddess and feminine), was Apollo, a god of the sun (and symbol of the masculine). If you are interested in exploring the symbolism of ancient myths, Scavengers of Beauty could well interest you. Ultimately, he hopes this will be seen as a sacred union of sun and moon, male and female – which will birth a new vision of care for our planet. https://healthylifeessex.co.uk/ ~ Healthy Life Essex, Review

The Scavengers of Beauty: A Personal, Cultural and Symbolic Exploration of the Moon Landing by Philippe Sibaud provides much more than the title suggests. The book does in fact connect the mutating, reciprocal synergy of solar and lunar interactions to the symbolic naming of the moon landing; however, The Scavengers of Beauty is actually an expansive discussion of solar and lunar symbolism that leads readers on a comprehensive tour of this important, symbolic combination and its reflection in other fields such as modern western astrology, the tarot, alchemy, and most crucial of all, its historic connection to myth. The Scavengers of Beauty is an inclusive, self-referential text that capitalizes on the author’s singular life events that model how the solar, lunar interaction might manifest itself in the life of one person. Many readers will find themselves reexamining their own lives in search of answers to long-held personal mysteries by applying Sibaud’s example. To support his views, Sibaud enlists the tenets of stellar, notables such as Joseph Campbell, Rupert Sheldrake, and perhaps most importantly, Carl Jung, the master of symbolism. Readers who are aware of these distinguished theorists will appreciate their inclusion, and uninitiated readers will be encouraged to examine the important views of noted intellectuals they might have never heard of. Simbaud’s writing style is smooth, personal, and easy to read. The book is divided into chapters organized in a mostly chronological pattern that clearly explains and connects the history of solar and lunar symbolism throughout history, focusing on different historical and cultural sources. One of the most interesting chapters focuses on Hekate, who in recent times enjoys a significant resurgence in popularity. The Scavengers of Beauty: A Personal, Cultural and Symbolic Exploration of the Moon Landing does not privilege a specialized audience. Its chronological, wide-ranging content scaffolds the neophyte, leading him into a search for knowledge. In addition, the author provides End Notes that include an extensive list of resources readers may access in order to continue their quest to understand the magic of symbolism, myth, and the collective unconscious. It could be said that Sibaud is a timely, modern-day Hermes who offers clues to hidden associations that will serve as an entrée into to a greater understanding of secrets long hidden from the eyes of the uninitiated. This unique resource comes highly recommended to any reader who wants to engage his right brain, stir his imagination, and gain a greater understanding of once hidden knowledge that hides in the collective unconscious, waiting to be discovered. ~ rougeskireads.com, Review