tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post2924739170102981826..comments2023-10-19T10:51:43.826-04:00Comments on Author Amok: Poetry Friday: Not Wasabi, Wabi SabiAuthor Amokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-71788001269686383262012-09-27T08:23:02.340-04:002012-09-27T08:23:02.340-04:00Hi, Joyce. Japanese culture is embedded in this bo...Hi, Joyce. Japanese culture is embedded in this book, but not as a "lesson." It's just a natural part of the story, which I find very beautiful.<br /><br />Arielle, I'm glad you found the interview! Thanks for sharing the video clips.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-91373299076188116722012-09-26T14:07:52.124-04:002012-09-26T14:07:52.124-04:00Great interview. I love your book so much... it s...Great interview. I love your book so much... it sits next to my desk and I look at it everyday! I have also written about Wabi Sabi -- how to use it in your relationship -- check out 2 cool videos on it here: http://www.wabisabilove.com/press/video/Ariellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836861031194233661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-27583356099704692372012-09-24T15:33:47.992-04:002012-09-24T15:33:47.992-04:00Thank you, thank you for this interview. I, too, h...Thank you, thank you for this interview. I, too, have an affinity for Japan and its culture. I loved reading the author's story of how Wabi Sabi came to be. I've meant to find this book for a long time - now I will do it!Joyce Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905709719444916488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-12679898282456093332012-09-24T14:37:17.681-04:002012-09-24T14:37:17.681-04:00Renee and Cathy, you are in for a treat. (Cathy --...Renee and Cathy, you are in for a treat. (Cathy -- we were both thinking tea this week!)<br /><br />As you can tell from the interview, Mark is a very thoughtful person and his book reflects that in the gentlest way. It's truly lovely.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-13338566891351453092012-09-23T11:09:07.265-04:002012-09-23T11:09:07.265-04:00Seems like I am not alone in feeling that I must r...Seems like I am not alone in feeling that I must rush out and buy this book immediately! Thank you for this lovely interview.Cathy Mealeyhttp://bildebok.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-63581674445656737772012-09-22T12:35:15.610-04:002012-09-22T12:35:15.610-04:00Thank you so much for this fascinating post and in...Thank you so much for this fascinating post and interview, and for introducing me to Wabi Sabi. I am in love and putting it on my list! :)Renee LaTulippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858405241136190640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-80722046704396788812012-09-22T08:40:05.078-04:002012-09-22T08:40:05.078-04:00Irene, I agree. One thing I love about this book i...Irene, I agree. One thing I love about this book is that the cultural lessons are a natural part of the story, the way children learn best.<br /><br />Linda -- you will love this book. It's a treasure.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-37012535031482003412012-09-22T06:27:22.332-04:002012-09-22T06:27:22.332-04:00Sorry, I have to keep this quick so I can go buy W...Sorry, I have to keep this quick so I can go buy Wabi Sabi immediately! Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-65914048804473213692012-09-22T00:25:35.240-04:002012-09-22T00:25:35.240-04:00Long, long day, but wanted to stop in & here I...Long, long day, but wanted to stop in & here I found a wonderful poetry picture book that I didn't know about. What a lovely concept, "beauty, but with imperfection". Thanks Laura!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-73338878573424475232012-09-21T21:57:40.929-04:002012-09-21T21:57:40.929-04:00Laura and Mark, thanks so much for this! I feel a ...Laura and Mark, thanks so much for this! I feel a kinship with anyone who embraces another culture out of the love of his heart... we need more books like this one.Irene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-38392155464546923662012-09-21T21:03:38.270-04:002012-09-21T21:03:38.270-04:00Thanks, Holly. High praise, coming from you!Thanks, Holly. High praise, coming from you!Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-42139582940566910952012-09-21T20:54:29.934-04:002012-09-21T20:54:29.934-04:00Thanks, Laura. Great interview!Thanks, Laura. Great interview!HATBOOKS Author Holly Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643437056887685901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-45646729886733089572012-09-21T17:42:29.738-04:002012-09-21T17:42:29.738-04:00Thank you, Iza and Marjorie. Marjorie -- I'm g...Thank you, Iza and Marjorie. Marjorie -- I'm going to save those links for this weekend so I can savor reading the posts!Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-85721768156211412782012-09-21T16:22:29.155-04:002012-09-21T16:22:29.155-04:00Oh, thank you - what a joy this interview is. Yes...Oh, thank you - what a joy this interview is. Yes, as Myra says, Wabi Sabi is a great favorite of all of us at PaperTigers! I LOVE everything about it, and I am also grateful to Mark for how my younger son, who is a big fan of all things Japanese, has assimilated the concept of Wabi Sabi via the book - just like Mark says, he finds it in lots of things around him and in a sense it gives him a deeper appreciation of what could so easily be overlooked. I love Ed's artwork too - and the story of the two different sets of artwork is amazing - Alvina Ling wrote about it here - http://bluerosegirls.blogspot.co.uk/2008/09/publication-story-of-wabi-sabi-part-one.html and Ed Young spoke about the book in my interview with him last year - http://www.papertigers.org/interviews/archived_interviews/eyoung.html I've really enjoyed reading about Mark's journey to creating the book. Thank you.Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143499864104883745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-77130422174666578882012-09-21T15:45:30.498-04:002012-09-21T15:45:30.498-04:00What a lovely interview! And the book- well, I'...What a lovely interview! And the book- well, I'll keep my comments brief- I"m rushing out to get it!izahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636521729428353612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-68089367783162099002012-09-21T15:42:54.042-04:002012-09-21T15:42:54.042-04:00What a lovely interview! And the book- well, I'...What a lovely interview! And the book- well, I'll keep my comments brief- I"m rushing out to get it!izahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636521729428353612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-54190254486514583262012-09-21T12:19:51.045-04:002012-09-21T12:19:51.045-04:00Hi, Myra and Robyn. It is such a beautiful book. I...Hi, Myra and Robyn. It is such a beautiful book. I'm glad you both enjoyed the interview. I was really fascinated to learn the story behind the story, how Mark came up with the concept.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-87531620998597943532012-09-21T10:16:30.778-04:002012-09-21T10:16:30.778-04:00I LOVE this book, and as Myra said, it's a rea...I LOVE this book, and as Myra said, it's a real treat to learn more about its author and backstory! I've always thought Ed Young's art was perfect for the text - there's definitely a synergy there making such a subtle concept come alive. Thanks to both of you for sharing!Robyn Hood Blackhttp://www.robynhoodblack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-84975152708363470312012-09-21T08:49:59.639-04:002012-09-21T08:49:59.639-04:00Oh wow, this is such a treat, Laura. I learned abo...Oh wow, this is such a treat, Laura. I learned about Wabi Sabi through the beautiful Corinne Robson from Paper Tigers and I have fallen in love with both the concept, the artwork, and the narrative. Thank you for sharing the 'behind the scenes' with us through this lovely interview.GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.com