Calling by Absher Tom (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Boards (HB) in near fine condition. dust jacket in very good condition with light rubbing to edges. "There is in this collection a real affection for the world and a wisdom in Absher's contemplation of the beings who inhabit it. His love is an examined love, and so we have the pleasure of listening to his mind and to his heart. The clarity of the writing and the complexity of Absher's world-view result in a poetry of intelligence and power. I was moved by the beautiful moral tone of these poems.". 59 pages.…

First edition, first printing Alice James Books started out as a small collective of poets, which has now grown to a very interesting publishing house. Very close to fine attractive stiff wraps with strong spine and clean text.

First edition SIGNED. Near fine stiff wraps. Affectionately inscribed and fully signed by the poet on the half title page.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Spiral bound, 97 pp. ; illustrated in color; laminated color pictorial front cover ; Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- The Old Testament Windows ( Adam and Eve, Noah and the Ark, Abraham and Isaac, Jacob's Dream, Joseph, Moses and the Ten Commandments, Ruth and Naomi, David the shepherd boy, Isaiah) -- The New Testament Windows (Nativiity, Jesus in the temple, Baptism of Jesus, Jesus calling the disciples, Raising of Jairus' daughter, Blessing the children, Sermon on the Mount, Jesus knocking at the door, The good shepherd, Triumphal entry) -- The Holy Week Windows (The Last Supper, Christ in the Garden of Gesthemane, The Crucifixion, The Resurrection) -- The Dome (Stained Glass Dome) -- The Post Resurrection Windows (Ascension, Pentecost, Paul's conversion) -- The Wesley Windows (East Narthex) (Susanna Wesley, John Wesley, Charles Weley) -- The Outreach Windows (South Narthex) (Healing a blind man at Bethsaida, The woman at the well, The good Samaritan, The healing at the pool) -- The Library Window (The lamb and the lamp) -- Construction history, 1986-1989 -- Acknowledgments -- Works cited ; "Windows described in this book are given to the Glory of God, memorializing and/or honoring individuals." ; FINE. Book.…