{"product_id":"still-and-all-9781970860917","title":"still and all","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of Japanese short form poetry by John Pappas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"John Pappas has written and arranged a series of haiku that acknowledges then unsettles the calm core of traditional haiku. He moves us beyond the meditative. Instead, Pappas makes explicit the latent irony of traditional haiku, quietly speaking for modern times. This collection makes the reader think and feel at the same time.\"Helen Whallprofessor emerita of English, College of the Holy Cross\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\"In \u003cem\u003estill and all\u003c\/em\u003e, John Pappas' latest and most resplendent offering, the poet masterfully captures the intricacies of humanity. With lyrical precision and striking imagery, Pappas invites the reader to pause and savor the moment being reflected. There is no whimsy here, this is life being observed in its delicate balance. Deeply resonant, fresh and satiating, \u003cem\u003estill and all \u003c\/em\u003eis as delicious as it is superb. A subtle beauty that even after multiple readings, this reader gleaned something new. This is a must read and cements Pappas as a master of the craft. Highly recommended!\"Reid Hepworthauthor, \u003cem\u003ethe improbability of sea monkeys \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eloss is a river\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\"John Pappas weaves candid observations into a rich tapestry of words. \u003cem\u003estill and all \u003c\/em\u003eabounds with such gems, making it a treasure in the world of haikai.\"Paul David Menaauthor, \u003cem\u003etenement landscapes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Pappas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cuttlefish Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Cuttlefish Books Poetry #19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.00h x 4.00w x 0.24d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781970860917","brand":"Cuttlefish Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48671242584201,"sku":"9781970860917","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_8fdc29f0-6cab-4f11-b29b-06b846bbdbb5.jpg?v=1791956459","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/still-and-all-9781970860917","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}