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Though he has had an impact as a writer in other forms, Mark Strand's poetry has had the most influence. His contribution to American poetry has been vast. Learn about this important modern poet through analysis of renowned critics.

This series is edited by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University; Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Professor of English, New York University Graduate School. History’s greatest poets are covered in one series with expert analysis by Harold Bloom and other critics. These texts offer a wealth of information on the poets and their works that are most commonly read in high schools, colleges, and universities. ... Read more

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Short but worthwhile
Although Dr. Bloom focuses the entire collection of criticism on two Strand collections, the insight provided therein is stellar.Bloom cuts through the chaff of criticism to get to the morsels of wisdom in all but Nicosia's ending piece--a good choice, for that final essay is excellent as the final word on Dark Harbor.

Long-overdue attention to Strand
This collection of criticism on one of America's three finest living poets is long overdue.While I don't believe all of the criticism contained herein hits the mark in all cases, Jim Nicosia's final piece on Strand's magnificent long-poem Dark Harbor is a gem itself, and is alone worthy of the cost of this book.It is thoughtful and insightful and, as is Strand's poetry, serious yet joyous at the same time.Bravo. ... Read more

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On a visit to his rich eccentric uncle, who owns many wonderful paintings, Tom is amazed when Rembrandt leaves his self-portrait and takes a walk with Tom. ... Read more

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Her eyes are wide open and took her breath away!!
What a book! I was reading this book to my daughter (7 years old),when she was listening the part of when Tom tried to touch the apple inCezanne's painting and it moved, her eyes are wide open and took her breath away.(I felt that way too.)Tom kept touching his uncle's painting and finaly Renbrandt will move out from the portrait.Mark Strand's story is bizarre and thrilled.It made our heart pounded with expectation, "What's gonna happen next?" Also Red Grooms's powerful illustrations help us to get excited.This is one of the best picture books for kids 4-8.Highly recommended.

Art Student Review
This book was one of the first times I was exposed to Red Groom's work.As a child I felt there was something special about this book and kept it in the living room with my parent's coffeetable books.Now I'm in my thrid year of art school and have a new appreciation of Red Groom's clever illustrations.

Excellent!
Wonderful kids' book, especially as an introduction to works of art ... Read more

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Luke meets a Missing Person and an Unknown Soldier on the planet where lost things are found. ... Read more

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In a majestic paean to the grandeur of America's National Parks, the incomparable photos of Stan Jorstad combine with the thoughtful reflections of revered poet Mark Strand in this work of breathtaking splendor. Introduction by Robert Redford. 145 color photos.Amazon.com Review
If a picture's worth 1,000 words, this book--with its hundreds of breathtaking photos of America's National Parks--is a well-stocked bookstore. Accompanied by the words of poet laureate Mark Strand, These Rare Lands is a perfect coffee-table book for anyone who has enjoyed the wonders of nature's wildest places. From a storm over Sequoia National Park in California to the otherworldly stalactites and stalagmites of New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns and an Atlantic sunset in Maine's Acadia, this is a book that draws you back again and again. Photographer Stan Jorstad's obvious love of nature comes through in the thoughtful approach he takes to his life's work, contained in the pages of These Rare Lands. ... Read more

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Terrible photo printing
The quality of the reproduction of the photos in this book is terrible. A fuzzy mess. The publisher did the photographer a real disservice in reproducing his work in such a poor manner.

Beautiful Pictures
A coffee table book sure to inspire you.This book was one of the things that really sparked my interest in nature photography.The stunning vistas and colors will capture your imagination and inspire you to travel to the beautiful places of this country!

Awe-Inspiring Photos
Jorstad's photographic review of each of America's 54 national parks is an absolutely amazing look at some of the most beautiful places in our country.Jorstad visited each park several times, during different seasons.His visits enabled him to capture the light of each park, and provides the reader with incredibly nuanced and beautiful panoramas of each location.The pictures are accompanied by a lovely, lyrical text.

Overall, this book is a great investment for armchair travelers who want to experience the wonders of nature.Very highly recommended.

Breathtaking pictures of nature's beauty
One of my favourite books with wonderful pictures by Stan Jorstad and intuitive texts by Mark Strand which helped me to understand more about the importance of the American National Park System and which overwhelmed me with its beauty. I was attempted to go there immediately and enjoy the purebeauty of nature again as I will surely do soon !

Absolutely Magnificent Panorams
Panoram Photography at its absolute finest. A treasure chest of fine images that would be appreciated by both the nature lover as well as the photographer. The breath taking views of our national parks are availableto us at their peak of beauty through Stan's eyes. His photography in thisbook, which represents ten years of devotion,provides us with beauty thatvery few of us would ever be able to see. Thank you Stan! ... Read more

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The book, a collaboration between Wendy Mark and MarkStrand was published for the exhibition, "89 Clouds," held at ACAGalleries in New York from November 6 - 27, 1999. The exhibitionfeatured monotypes by Wendy Mark which are reproduced in thebook. Mark Strand contributed an original 89 line poem.The book wasdesigned by Grenfell Press, New York and was published by ACAGalleries, New York.It includes an introductory essay by ThomasHoving, Director Emeritus of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NewYork. ... Read more

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The rising moon sees a little girl who is afraid of the night and sends down a special moonbeam to show her the many wondrous things to see during the dark hours. ... Read more

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The first in a new series of highly individualized collections of classic poetry, a literary anthology is compiled by the 1990 poet laureate of the United States. Reprint. ... Read more

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lovely!
I would actually give this book 4.5 stars if I had the choice, but not 5. The poems are very different and original. All of them had a certain specialness, a deepness, if you will, that made them worth-while to read. My personal favorites are "I once saw a man pursuing the horizon", "A postcard from the volcano", and "Observation Car". ... Read more