12/03/2023
Looking for holiday gift ideas? Plan to be in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Tom Ekkens and Joanne Shwed invite you to a special book event in Pacifica:
Saturday, December 9, 2023, starting at 2 pm
Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
About the books:
Carpet Creatures: Tales from the Deep Pile
$8 (paperback)
It all started with a carpet and a sketchpad. Storyteller Joanne Shwed has created compelling vignettes of fictional characters, each living in a moment of time. Based on portraits by illustrator Thomas A. Ekkens, who was inspired by the play of light and shadow in carpets, Shwed spins her yarns cleverly with a twist at the ends.
Backpocket Crosswords: Handmade Puzzles
$8 (paperback)
$12 (spiral-bound)
This is the first collection of Joanne’s 24 handmade crossword puzzles. First-time as well as seasoned puzzle doers will find them entertaining and challenging.
Backpocket Crosswords (Volume 2): Handmade Puzzles
$12 (spiral-bound)
We hope you enjoy this second collection of 24 new handmade crossword puzzles, including a cover photograph by Thomas A. Ekkens.
Collected Poetry of Thomas A. Ekkens—Early Works
$12 (hardcover)
This one-of-a-kind art, music, and poetry book includes a self-portrait, an original song, a custom-designed typeface, a tipped-in oil painting (frontispiece) of the author, and additional artwork.
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Read more about the books on their site: https://backspaceink.com/products
Saturday, December 9, 2023, starting at 2 pm
Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811