Monthly Archives: July 2013

Biotherm by Frank O’Hara; Published by the Arion Press

Posted on July 31, 2013 by J. Davis

“Ut pictura poesis,” Horace wrote in the first century BC. “As is painting so is poetry.” In his Poetry Foundation blog post “Poets and Painters”, Martin Earl writes “Painters and poets have been wed from the beginning. Language itself has … Continue reading →

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A Special Colophon for the Arion Press edition of The Day of the Locust

Posted on July 20, 2013 by J. Davis

It’s hard not to be excited to see my daughter Kaelyn’s name on the Arion Press colophon for the first time. It’s a fine press book lover’s dream!

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The Cats of Copenhagen by James Joyce; Published by the Ithys Press

Posted on July 20, 2013 by J. Davis

The Cats of Copenhagen is a cute little children’s “story” that was written by Joyce and sent to his grandson Stephen James Joyce in 1936. According to the Preface, a love of cats was shared between the two, and had … Continue reading →

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Norfolk Isle & The Chola Widow by Herman Melville; Published by Nawakum Press

Posted on July 14, 2013 by J. Davis

The Chola Widow is one of ten sketches Herman Melville wrote as part of The Encantadas, or Enchanted Isles. As such, it is a short piece that can easily be read in one brief sitting. When a story like this … Continue reading →

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