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The Hatchet Buddha by Rebecca Gayle Howell; Published by Larkspur Press

Posted on December 4, 2017 by J. Davis

I originally came across Larkspur Press in my endless pursuit of the writings of Wendell Berry. It was a joy to discover that I could get pieces of his writings from small private presses like Larkspur and The Press on … Continue reading →

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Women Writers in Fine Press, Revisited

Posted on September 25, 2016 by J. Davis

A little over a year ago I wrote a post about women writers being represented in fine and private press offerings. And about my reading of women writers generally. That post can be reviewed here. I embarked on a year … Continue reading →

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Women Writers in Fine Press

Posted on June 6, 2015 by J. Davis

I’m a feminist. And I try very hard to be a good one as well as a consistent ally to the women in my life and around me. I watch my male privilege closely but oft times one can’t help … Continue reading →

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Roots to the Earth by Wendell Berry; Published by Larkspur Press

Posted on April 12, 2015 by J. Davis

What miraculous seed has he swallowed That the unending sentence of his love flows out of his mouth… This line from the poem The Man Born to Farming pretty much sums up how I feel about Wendell Berry. I’m a … Continue reading →

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Port William Titles by Wendell Berry; Published by the Larkspur Press

Posted on January 10, 2015 by J. Davis

On a recent visit to San Francisco I was shocked to find a couple Larkspur Press editions at Green Apple Books. It was the first time I’ve run across Larkspur press editions at a bookseller. I picked up the cloth … Continue reading →

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Sabbaths 2006 by Wendell Berry; published by Larkspur Press

Posted on June 21, 2011 by J. Davis

If there were anyone that could convince me to go back to the land and live on a farm, it would be Wendell Berry. His writings reinforce in various ways his belief in connection to the land, sustainability, stewardship, and … Continue reading →

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