Lotus

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“This book flows with the grace of lotuses on a pond. It is a sensuous blend of photography and poetry. The shades of color and their various lotus forms are mesmerizing. For those interested in the symbolism of the lotus, the appendix provides a wealth of information.”—Inquiring Mind

LOTUS

Allan Baillie Kaz Tanahashi

In Lotus, Kaz Tanahashi and photographer Alan Baillie provide a super-close-up view of one of world culture’s most famous flowers. Baillie’s carefully assembled collection of photographs of the lotus capture the legendary flower throughout its “life,” as it were: from seed to brilliant flower, and finally, into dust. Some of Baillie’s photographs rival the best of the genre; these are truly “classical” in their approach. But he also provides a wholly fresh view, providing surprising images from each stage of the lotus’s existence. Readers will alternate between swooning, and exclaiming, “I can’t believe that’s a flower!”

Editor Kaz Tanahashi, an expert of Asian cultures and storytelling, offers the perfect complement to the photography here. His introductory frontmatter tells of the lotus’s prominence in various cultures, and the mystical and practical meanings that the flower continues to embody. Next to appear are his carefully selected poetry and prose-extractions, chosen to match Baillie’s photographs, on facing pages. Each illuminates the other, making Lotus a gratifying way to relax, please the eyes, and feed the mind.

book information
  • Paperback
  • 128 pages, 5.50 x 8.50 inches
  • $14.95
  • ISBN 9780861712779
about the author
Lotus

Alan Baillie’s work has appeared in the Shambhala Sun, Tricycle magazine, and on the cover of The Beginner’s Guide to Zen Buddhism. His prints have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the United States.

Lotus

Kaz Tanahashi a well-known author and translator of Eihei Dogen and a fine artist in high demand. He lives in Berkeley, California.

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