Author
Valley Versus Vision
Folk Horror of the Willamette Valley
Available June 20, 2024:
Hardback ISBN 9798990494206
Kindle Ebook: ISBN 9798990494213
In pursuit of knowledge and meaning, Romas finds himself employed at a hospital in the sleepy college town of Corvallis, Oregon. Haunted by memories of his homeland of Lithuania and a traumatic childhood, he seeks solace in the forgotten structures of history. But one fateful night, an encounter with an otherworldly woman changes the course of his life forever. Romas develops a keen interest in the history of his new town, when he learns of the dark legacy of a local messianic figure, uncovering a twisted path of power and corruption that lies beneath the veil of salvation. In this revelation, Romas finds himself bound to a fate intertwined with the very forces that have haunted him.
About
Jahan Brian Ihsan
Jahan Brian Ihsan is an author known for his captivating folk horror and nonfiction publications. His compelling storytelling and in-depth historical exploration of themes on myth, magic, and folklore have earned him a dedicated readership. Through his writing, Jahan Brian Ihsan seeks to evoke thought-provoking conversations and immerse readers in rich narratives of philosophical and spiritual natures that leave a lasting impact.
Jahan Brian Ihsan has an MA in Comparative Religion from Claremont School of Theology, a BA in English Literature and Writing from Marylhurst University, and has lived in South Carolina, Lithuania, and currently resides in Oregon.
Recent Publications:
Valley Versus Vision, Publisher: Teasel House, June 20, 2024 (forthcoming).
The Center for Process Studies: Conferences and Conversations, December 2022.
Portland Witch House, Publisher: Blurb, May 2022.
Jahan Ihsan's photography has also been featured in The Essential Paul Laffoley: Works from the Boston Visionary Cell, Publisher: University of Chicago Press, 2016, and in a variety of publications and magazines.
Featured Publications
Valley Versus Vision
In pursuit of knowledge and meaning, Romas finds himself employed at a hospital in the sleepy college town of Corvallis, Oregon. Haunted by memories of his homeland of Lithuania and a traumatic childhood, he seeks solace in the forgotten structures of history. But one fateful night, an encounter with an otherworldly woman changes the course of his life forever. Romas develops a keen interest in the history of his new town, when he learns of the dark legacy of a local messianic figure, uncovering a twisted path of power and corruption that lies beneath the veil of salvation. In this revelation, Romas finds himself bound to a fate intertwined with the very forces that have haunted him.
The Center for Process Studies: Conferences and Conversations
(Out of Print - Limited Run of 200, for
The Center of Process Studies)
The Center for Process Conferences and 1973-2023, is an archival book project of CPS archivist Jahan Ihsan. This book shows a pictorial history of the original Center for Process Studies which includes Charles Hartshorne, John Cobb Jr., David Ray Griffin, Lewis S. Ford, Catherine Keller, and others associated. Included are original letters, CPS conference lists, photographs, and other ephemera from the CPS archives. Foreword by Wm. Andrew Schwartz, Executive Director of Center for Process Studies.
Portland Witch House
Portland Witch House is a memoir relating identity to Jahan Ihsan's twelve-year photographic study of 'countercultural' personae - subjects who often engaged in outsider religion and ritual - this study was documented using antique and vintage film cameras. Short stories accompany the portraits of Jack Donovan, an Esozone visit from artist Paul Laffoley, author Tracy Twyman, musician Rachael Kozak (aka Hecate), and Satanist Diabolus Rex Church, as well as many other faces and evocative bodies.
Critical Acclaim
Jahan Brian Ihsan's work has garnered widespread praise, captivating readers and critics alike. His ability to craft compelling narratives and thought-provoking content has solidified his position as a distinguished author.
Praise from Teasel House
