I am thrilled to announce that my chapbook, In the Garden of Wind’s Delight, a collection of 22 short poems exploring the ecology of mind, spirit, and music through meditations on learning to play the shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute, is available from the publisher, Illuminated Press. Founded by Laura Rowley in 2014, Illuminated Press specializes in books crafted by hand, featuring handmade papers for elements such as covers and endpapers. This book is hand bound in the Yotsume Toji binding, the traditional four-hole Japanese binding structure. Limited to 300 copies.
Many thanks to Laura Rowley and the Illuminated Press team for bringing this work to fruition.
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I’m so happy about this, Bob! Ordering my copy today.
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Thank you, Alison. This book is truly a fine example of text as textile. A joy to hold in hand!
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Congrats, Bob!
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Thanks, Andrew!
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You’re welcome.
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Congratulations, Bob! It’s a beautiful chapbook.
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Thank you, Liz. Laura Rowley does amazing work!
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You’re welcome, Bob.
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Congratulations, Robert!!
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Thanks, Betty. Illuminated Press is magical!
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Congratulations! 🎉🎊🥳 I know it’s an absolute treat!
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Thank you, Tre. The press has been marvelous to work with.
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You’re most welcome! That’s great!
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How very exciting, Bob! And what a beautiful cover!💜
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It looks like the shakuhachi is coming through the cover!
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Congratulations, Bob. I look forward to reading it.
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Thanks, Ken. I’m really pleased with it. The design is perfect!
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I’ve a number of your ‘Chapbooks’ Robert, and this will be another one to add to my collection … If it’s not too much trouble, could please email me a signed ‘note/leaflet’ that I’ll place inside my copy of your new Book … Cheers Ivor … email … ivorrs20@gmail.com
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Yes, of course, Ivor. Thank you!
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Thank you kindly, Robert …
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I must thank you, Ivor, for your support over the years. I’ll certainly lift a glass to you!
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I enjoy reading your soul searching words, … I’ll have a glass of red with you to celebrate our friendship 🍷
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A bubbly rose, for me.
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I like Rose too 🍷
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Rose, white, red. They’re all good!
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It looks beautiful! I was also reminded about the Scarecrow book, which it seems I ordered long ago…were they ever printed? I never received my copy in any case. (K)
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Scarecrow Sees are supposed to ship in January. They took (are taking?) pre-orders, but the publication is scheduled to be released in January. They’re hand sewing the bindings, which I’m delighted about!
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Excellent! Thanks for letting me know. I’m really looking forward to it.
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Clearly a beautiful book well produced
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In today’s digital world, it’s difficult to find publishers with those aesthetics. I’m so very lucky.
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How lovely. Just got myself an early Christmas present. I can’t wait.
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🙏🏼❤️
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It came and I love it. Thank you for being who you are and doing what you do. You have been a shining light in my life.
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I’m so pleased, Angela. And thank you, for your kindness!
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Wonderful
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Thank you, Michael!
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Congratulations, the cover looks great.
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Thank you, Barbara. The design is impressive, indeed.
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Huzzah!!! Just ordered a copy. Cheers from here!!!
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Thanks, Emily! Here’s to a good holiday season!
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Congratulations!!!
What a beautiful book. Will it ship to the UK?
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Thanks, Kim! I’ll ask the publisher if she’s able to ship to the UK. The cost may be prohibitive, but maybe not.
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Thanks
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Such a beautiful binding! Congratulations, Robert!
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It is a joy to hold!
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🙂 I believe it!
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This one looks lovely. And thanks for the update on the Scarecrow book.
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The design, and realization of said design, truly is artful.
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