Overview
Koi are unusually beautiful creatures. Perhaps because of their unusual beauty, koihave inspired a variety of legends. The recurrent theme in these legends is that koi,because of their endurance and perseverance, have become symbolic of overcomingadversity and fulfilling one's destiny. In one of the more celebrated versions of thislegend, koi are rewarded for their endurance and perseverance by being transformed into dragon fish.In their bookKOI, Margery and Sheldon Harnick have created their own version ofthis legend in photographs and verses. In their version, koi are rewarded for a reason other than endurance and perseverance. Though the years, the gods havenoted how much pleasure men and women have derived simply from observing theprismatic beauty of the koi. For this gift to mankind, the gods decided to transformthe most beautiful koi into majestic and powerful dragons.Margery Harnick's photographs not only show this transformation taking place butalso capture the remarkable beauty of these creatures in ways that most people havenever seen. (Additional photographs by Matt Harnick portray the gods and the dragons.) And since koi are Asian in origin, Sheldon Harnick has chosen to deliver the narrativein the form of haiku verses. The union of photographs and verses makes a charmingand artistically satisfying combination.
Full Product Details
Author: Sheldon Harnick ,
Margery Gray Harnick ,
Matt Harnick
Publisher: Beaufort Books
Imprint: Beaufort Books
Dimensions:
Width: 25.10cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 25.90cm
Weight: 0.699kg
ISBN: 9780825308413
ISBN 10: 0825308410
Pages: 52
Publication Date: 21 June 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Margery Harnick joins the pantheon of extraordinary photographers. In her latest book, dedicated to those exotic, mysterious, and gloriously beautiful Japanese koi, she captures the almost religious essence of these mythic creatures. And Sheldon Harnick's haiku verses celebrate a culture which, incredibly, traces its origins to Paleolithic times. -- Harold Prince (Producer, director) In this masterful book, Margie, Matt and Sheldon Harnick weave together their disparate crafts. Through their luminous photos and his beautiful poetry, they frame the mighty Koi and get after its essence. You'll never see Koi fish the same way again. -- Lin-Manuel Miranda (Creator: Hamilton ) This book of astonishing photos of koi by Margery, transformations by Matthew and haiku by Sheldon Harnick is easily the most exquisite family endeavor i ever saw. That this gorgeous book was created by a family is testament to what we could all do if we were all family in this way. I haven't stopped talking about this book, these images and their power. You have to see it! -- Marsha Norman (Playwright, librettist: night, Mother , The Color Purple )
Author Information
Sheldon Harnick is a poet and lyricist best known for his collaborations on hit musicals like Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me, and Fiorello!. Mr. Harnick has won three Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize in Drama. Margery Gray Harnick is an accomplished actress, dancer, painter, and photographer who has been exhibited in New York City and Long Island.
