Atoms of Haiku: A Haiku Collection by Author?s United - Softcover

Khan, Hammad; Maniyil, Jayashree; Kacian, Jim; Cooper, Pamela; Tiwari, Paresh; Prime, Patricia; Padhy, Pravat Kumar; Anand, Ramesh; Patel, Saffiyah; Sarvar, Sehrish

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1511831022 ISBN 13: 9781511831024

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

Haiku is not a shriek, a howl, a sigh, or a yawn; rather, it is the deep breath of life. - Santoka Taneda Atoms of Haiku is the delicious combination of Haiku from 19 Haijn all around the world. A Haijin tries to capture a present moment and write a haiku about it. Haiku connects Haijin to their surroundings. Atoms of Haiku is like a rejuvenation process for body, mind and soul. Author’s United has collected the best one hundred and fifty seven haiku for their readers in this book. This book will certainly enlighten you about the oldest form of poetry. Haiku gives your normal observations a second view and enable you to write through your eyes. No matter what your reason is for reading Atoms of Haiku, you will find this book – inspiring, enlightening and insightful. Enjoy the pictures drawn in words from the master painters all around the world. Truly the Haijin paint with the words as you will come to know after reading this book. “Real haiku is the soul of poetry. Anything that is not actually present in one's heart is not haiku. The moon glows, flowers bloom, insects cry, water flows. There is no place we cannot find flowers or think of the moon. This is the essence of haiku. Go beyond the restrictions of your era, forget about purpose or meaning, separate yourself from historical limitations—there you will find the essence of true art, religion, and science.” - Santoka Taneda

About this title

About the Author:

Since its inception in November 2013, Author’s United (AU) is committed to produce books of international standards. Its first anthology “A Pinch of Love, Peace and Humanity” was a collection of short stories and poetry written by 10 internationally published authors from different parts of the world. “A Pinch of Love, Peace and Humanity” has successfully advocated the message of peace, love and humanity throughout the world. Reviewers from print, electronic and social media have appreciated the anthology and its positive impact on the readers. Author’s United published second anthology “Ripples of Love” which is a collection of short stories and poetry written by 16 internationally acclaimed authors from nine different countries including Canada, India, Israel, Nigeria, Pakistan, Trinidad & Tobago, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe. As apparent from the lineup of authors, the readers found a true blend of different styles, different cultures and different social norms in this anthology. A reader’s mind will oscillate between the real-life experiences and world of imagination, as he or she is presented with 24 different stories, formulated by authors of different age groups and literary experiences. Author’s United is proudly presenting the third anthology “Atoms of Haiku” in continuation of its previous efforts. This anthology will add diversity to Author’s United profile. Haiku is that form of poetry that is as new as it is old and it is still spreading through many people. Author’s United has teamed up with the seasoned editors like Archana Kapoor Nagpal, Arie Gerev and Sanjuktaa Asopa to create a blend of Haiku with different styles into one book. These atoms of Haiku will matter in your life for sure.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1511831022
• ISBN 13: 9781511831024
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 221