Reviews of Publications

The book; Tamara Karsavina, After the Ballerina has received a very nice review in the Dancing Times of London

Other publications continue to elicit positive comments from readers.  One recipient of the books said: "I must say that the books you sent are really masterpieces of the book-makers art.  They are strikingly beautiful pieces of work, and I am looking forward to plunging into them very soon."  D. L.

Comments on individual books are posted below, reviews require you to click on the title.

News of our Publications

Comments on  2015 Publications

On the Road, Into the Woods, In the Garden and Within the House.

One reader says: "The new book is like a bucket list form - I see places I would never get to...I need one more of the new book." (KS)

Another reader says about the author/photographer: "I am in admiration of your sensitive & creative eye...as well as your rich observations & insights...you are indeed a master with a healthy grasp of humanity, beauty coupled with fine technical abilities..."(RK)

Photographs from the section In the Garden served as the inspiration for composer Michael Lee's ballet, The Garden, with choreography by Clara Cravey Stanley, Mary Margaret Holt and Ilya Kozadyev.  It premiered on March 9, 2017 in a performance by the Oklahoma Festival Ballet.

Older Publications

Doors and Passageways in Eisenstadt - 2013

Our 2013 publication is a beautiful, small book of photographs taken in Eisenstadt, Austria. 

A comment from a reader:  "...and I now notice that the well-worn door is temptingly open on the fron and firmly closed on the back, already s suggestion of the care that has been given to every aspect of this delightful and most original work." (GD)

Adoration of Characters ---2012

 Lei Cai's book; Adoration of Characters.  This beautiful book created by a young Chinese arts contains sixty-three images of mixed media paintings based on Chinese language characters that have been deconstructed; stripped of their literary meanings.  What the deconstructed characters retain is the abstract, but immediately breathtaking beauty of the Chinese calligraphic writing system.  This book is an outstanding example of how young Chinese artists, while drawing on very old traditional art forms are creating something very new and exciting today.

Becoming the Village Potter,, the story of Linn L. Phelan - 2012

This book was a finalist for an Oklahoma Center for The Book award in the Design/Illustration category.  It is still available.

Following the Brick Path - 2010

 Following the Brick Path, the story of Rowantrees Pottery was released in Blue Hill on July 31, 2010 at a standing room only book signing at the Blue Hill Public Library.  Both the author and Sheila Varnum, the last owner of Rowantrees Pottery were on hand to sign books  Rowantrees Pottery which recently ceased production, produced functional pottery from local materials that was beloved by its many collectors.  The book, 228 pages long, and lavishly illustrated, describes in great detail, the very interesting story of the pottery and the three personalities who's skillful and determined stewardship allowed it to persevere (against great odds) for 75 years.  The book has received rave reviews from readers who have called it a "tour de force."  It is also available in a signed and numbered, limited edition (only 50 copies) casebound version for $90 including s/h.

It continues to attract readers, both as a souce for collectors of Rowantrees ware, but also because of the wonderful story of the pottery.

One reader called it,   " a tour de force.."  P.D.