You can now buy INTO THE SMOKE OF THE WORLD, the book of Gerard Van der Leun’s poetry [scroll down for new posts, because I’ve pinned this one]
I’m extremely pleased to announce that Gerard Van der Leun’s poetry book, Into the Smoke of the World and other poems, is ready for purchase. Poetry was very dear to Gerard’s heart, and this beautiful book features almost all of his poems that survived the Paradise fire, plus many full color photographs and cover artwork by wonderful pastel artist (and Van der Leun reader) Casey Klahn. Please go to the Vanderleunbooks.com website and order.
Please let me know if the website has any glitches – it wouldn’t be unheard of, since I’m my own web developer and designer. One possible glitch I’m seeing: make sure the order has the correct number of books.
The poems are as varied as Gerard’s thoughts and interests: love, time, death, birth, family, the universe and man’s relation to it, the beginnings of life, and more. You can find more information at the link.
Posted on New American Digest.
Thanks for your effort Neo
DT
I’ve been waiting for this. When I clicked the link it has “Buy Paperback.” Is there a hardbound edition?
Thank you for your efforts in doing this. Your work is greatly appreciated.
JWM
jwm:
Sorry, no hardcovers this time. But the paperback is very high quality.
Ordered!
Ordered! And I think it’s great that you’re doing this.
“Into the Smoke of the World” arrived today in pristine condition. A beautiful book with lovely illustrations and delightful layout. I’m going to read the poems slowly. Or quickly. Whatever it takes.
Mike Seyle:
So glad to hear it!
This time I’ve outsourced the shipping to a company that does that sort of thing.
Happy birthday to the one and only Gerard
— the Birthday Card Girl
Deborah:
A milestone birthday, too.
Received my copy today. Nicely done, nicely packaged. Now to read through it.
Thank you Neo for another excellent editing/publishing job.
Got the book, very nicely done!
Purchased! Look forward to seeing it. Any thoughts for the future?
Got Gerard’s book of poetry, Neo. Thank you. It’s beautiful and I have no doubt Gerard would be proud of it. Still miss his presence but happy to have his/your book.
Blessings for the New Year!
The poetry book is here! For some reason I don’t understand, I feel that just simply reading it in published order, one page to follow another does not seem to give the work its due. We shall see.
GVL was born about 7 years before me. And in all my time alive, I have never purchased a book of poetry by just one individual. Thank you.
Thanks for the heads up…on my way to purchase it. Thank you.
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Arrived yesterday!
The cover watercolor is very pleasing to the eye.
To be savored at length.
Thanks for giving us a little of Gerard to remember him by.