Koi: A Modern Folk Tale
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (929 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0825308410 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 45 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Through their luminous photos and his beautiful poetry, they frame the mighty Koi and get after its essence. (Lin-Manuel Miranda (Creator: “Hamilton”))This book of astonishing photos of koi by Margery, transformations by Matthew and haiku by Sheldon Harnick is easily the most exquisite family endeavor i ever saw. You have to see it! (Marsha Norman (Playwright, librettist: “night, Mother”, “The Color Purple”))Sheldon, Margery and Matt Harnick’s “KOI” is lyrically and visually beautiful, timelessly poignant and teeming with magic and joy. That this gorgeous book was created by a family is testament to what we could all do if we were all family in this way. I defy you not to see the world with fresh eyes after you’ve experienced this heaven-sent dose of enchantment. You'll never see Koi fish the same way again. (Marlo Thomas (Actress:
Though the years, the gods have noted how much pleasure men and women have derived simply from observing theprismatic beauty of the koi. Perhaps because of their unusual beauty, koi have inspired a variety of legends. Koi are unusually beautiful creatures. For this gift to mankind, the gods decided to transform the most beautiful koi into majestic and powerful dragons.Margery Harnick's photographs not only show this transformation taking place but also capture the remarkable beauty of these creatures in ways that most people have never seen. In one of the more celebrated versions of this legend, koi are rewarded for their endurance and perseverance by being transforme
Mr. Harnick has won three Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize in Drama.Margery Gray Harnick is an accomplished actress, dancer, painter, and photographer who has been exhibited in New York City and Long Island.. Sheldon Harnick is a poet and lyricist best known for his collaborations on hit musicals like Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me, and Fiorello!
A BEAUTIFUL BOOK--A BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE The first time I took this book into my hands I was nearly moved to tears. Just thumbing through it is a spiritual experience, Getting deeper into it is downright transcendental! The photographs are stunning. The haiku story is the perfect adjunct. The Harnick family--obviously a loving one--have created a modern artistic masterpiece. I am ordering one for each of my five grandc