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About the author
Michael Allan Williams
Mike's love for Mexico started in 1950, when his parents started visiting the Republic, but it wasn't until 1958 at age 13 that he was able to convince them to drag him along. He flew to Guadalajara and also scored Puerta Vallarta (before Liz and Richard!) that year. After living 40 years in British Columbia, he decided enough rain and headed to Arizona State University to obtain his M.A. in Anthropology.
His thesis, La Lucha del Barro: The Potters of Mata Ortíz, was the first anthropological work done in the village. Now, Mike bases himself in El Paso, promoting the potters, the village and leading group tours into the area of Northern Chihuahua.
It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it!
Photo by António Velóz
