Jan Zwicky Boeken

Featuring a polyphonic structure, this collection of poetry explores the interplay between logic and emotion across five parts. Celebrated poet and Governor General's Award winner, the author revisits her early work with a new introduction by Sue Sinclair and an afterword by herself, enhancing its depth. This revised edition, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Brick Books, includes a striking new cover designed by Robert Bringhurst. It serves as both a valuable addition for existing fans and an ideal entry point for new readers.

Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide. Combining practical, theoretical, and historical, this book is a must for graphic artists, editors, or anyone working with the printed page using digital or traditional methods. Having established itself as a standard in its field The Elements of Typographic Style is house manual at most American university presses, a standard university text, and a reference work in studios of designers around the world. It has been translated into italian and greek, and dutch.

A provocative exploration of the experience of meaning, and a clarion call for its recovery in contemporary culture.

Drawing on Jan Zwicky's dual background as a musician and philosopher, this collection features poems that celebrate nature and the beauty of the prairies and rural Ontario. Originally published in 1996 as a handcrafted book, each copy was uniquely sewn in response to individual requests, emphasizing a personal connection between the author and readers. The minimalist presentation included recycled materials and a distinctive lavender field photo, with promotion relying solely on word of mouth.

The collection of poems explores the historical and emotional complexities of colonial experience at Robinson's Crossing, where European settlers first entered northern Alberta. Through long meditative narratives and concise lyrics, Jan Zwicky reflects on the themes of violence and love inherent in this transition. The work invites contemplation on the nature of living in this land and the significance of historical dwelling, showcasing Zwicky's ability to intertwine music and meaning, as demonstrated in her previous acclaimed works.

In the foreword to Wisdom & Metaphor, Jan Zwicky observes that “those who think metaphorically are enabled to think truly, because the shape of their thinking echoes the shape of the world.” Wisdom & Metaphor explores the ways we come to understand the world through analogical structures, and the relation of this form of knowing to conventional epistemology and ontology. Zwicky uses the nature of the book itself, with its facing pages, to create resonant structures of aphorism and quotation which allow the reader to experience the kind of thinking she describes. The author’s wide-ranging influences, coupled with an understated, largely spatial, style of discourse, make this a remarkably original approach to long-standing questions about meaning and language. It offers a unique and compelling argument for the fundamental importance of metaphor to philosophy.

Exploring the essence of philosophy, this collection of essays presents a unique perspective on both its nature and practice. The author delves into various philosophical concepts, offering fresh insights and stimulating discussions that challenge conventional thinking. Each essay invites readers to reflect on their understanding of philosophy, making it an engaging read for both enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Through thought-provoking arguments, the work encourages a deeper appreciation of philosophical inquiry and its relevance in contemporary life.

Poet and philosopher Jan Zwicky bears passionate witness to the leading edge of environmental cataclysm.

Two powerful writers draw upon philosophy to find a roadmap for grace and equanimity in the face of the death of our planet.

Western civilization is over. So begins Jan Zwicky's trenchant exploration of the roots of global cultural and ecological collapse. Once Upon a Time in the West documents how a narrow epistemological style has left us blind to critical features of reality, and how the terrifying consequences of that shuttered vision are now unfolding.