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B3151. Unswept Path (Haiku) Brandi & Maloney
The Unswept Path: Contemporary American Haiku edited by John Brandi & Dennis Maloney. 2005. 221pp. 6.8"x5". Paperback $15.00. Sale $3.98
In this anthology, thirteen poets provide hundreds of examples showing how the traditional haiku form has been expanded from its context of nature poetry. Contemporary haiku has many faces; it is a diverse and flexible form. Each poet contributes a short essay on why he or she was drawn to writing this spare but appealing form of poetry. A wonderful introduction to haiku as it is written today.
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B3142. Haiku Inspirations / Lowenstein
Haiku Inspirations by Tom Lowenstein. 2006. 160pp. 6.8" x 6.7". Hardcover $12.95. JNB Sale Price $5.95
Haiku Inspirations is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the places, people, customs, festivals and transient pleasures evoked by this much-loved verse form. Fresh translations of more than 50 haiku accompanied by sympathetic landscape photographs, woodcut prints, and calligraphy irresistibly capture the spirit of old Japan.
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B3008. It Takes a Long Time to Become Young
by Richard Kehl. 2008. 56pp. 5"x9.5" Paper.
An invigorating collection of quotations that assert and amplify the idea that, though our bodies age, our hearts and minds can remain young. Like each of Kehl's quote books, this one reflects his wide reading and long collecting rather than the recombination of other people's gleanings so common in other volumes.
"Just remember, once you're over the hill, you begin to pick up speed." --Charles Schultz
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B2815. Nature Lover's Book of Quotations
A Nature Lover’s Book of Quotations
Compiled by Thomas Crider. 2000. 272pp. 5.25"x8.75".
Hardcover. Retail Price $29.00.
An impressive selection of nature quotations from John Muir, E.B.White, Oscar Wilde, Henry David Thoreau, William
Shakespeare, Plato, Barry Lopez, Thomas Jefferson, Mohandas Gandhi, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Rachel Carson and Charles Darwin and many others. Quotations complemented by numerous wood engravings by Thomas W.Nason. Index. This beautifully produced volume makes a good gift as well as a great source of quotations! "The best book of nature quotations" -- N. Glenn Perret.
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B2690. Haiku
Haiku
Selected and Edited by Peter Washington. Everyman’s Library Pocket Poets. 2003. 256pp. 4.5"x6.5". Hardcover.
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B2964. 8,789 Words of Wisdom
8,789 Words of Wisdom
By Barbara Ann Kipfer. 624pp. 4"x6". Paper.
Presents the artistic correspondence of 60 European writers and artists of the 19/20th centuries reproducing their illustrated epistles in full color spreads. 83 letters are presented with handwriting & pen-andink drawings, watercolors, sketches, etchings, doodles, journals & fine compositions of text & art.
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B2123. Soul Would Have No Rainbow/Zona
The Soul Would Have No Rainbow if the Eyes Had No Tears
Compiled by Guy A. Zona. 1994. 128pp. 6"x6". Paper.
This book of American Indian proverbs was found at Ghost Ranch Calligraphy Retreat and the calligraphers quickly bought every copy the bookstore had. These are short sayings rather than long quotations.
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B2672. Breathing on Your Own
Breathing on Your Own
By Richard Kehl. 2004. 218pp. 5.5"x9.5". Paper.
Unlike most books of quotations, this is not a collection of familiar oft quoted words, but rather an original and deeply personal assemblage. Some of the unusual categories are:
Ambiguity, Confusion, Detachment, In-Between, The Innocent Eye, Invisibility, Lock and Keys, Mirrors, Naming, The Third Alternative, and Zero. "No snowflake ever falls in the wrong place." --Zen Proverb
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B2680. Quotable Artist
The Quotable Artist
By Peggy Hadden. 2002. 212pp. 7.75"x7.75". Paperback
Both long and short quotes from generations of visual artists and other creative geniuses. They are arranged by subjects including: inspiration, style, light, line, materials, emotion, beauty, nature, color, creativity, critics and time.
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B2681. Age Doesn't Matter (Quotes)
Age Doesn’t Matter Unless You’re a Cheese: Wisdom from Our Elders
By Kathyrn and Ross Petras. 2002. 409pp. 4"x6". Paper.
A collection of some of the best things that have been said about growing older from those who were already there when they said them.
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