{"title":"Joshua P. Waterman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoshua P. Waterman\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a captivating journey into the realms of creativity, spirituality, and cultural expression. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Miracles\u003c\/em\u003e, invite exploration of the extraordinary in everyday life, blending insightful narratives with rich visual elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the arts and culture, Waterman’s writing appeals to those who appreciate thoughtful reflections on human experience and the mysterious forces that inspire creativity. His books serve as a source of wonder and inspiration, making them a remarkable addition for curious minds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-book-of-miracles-by-till-holger-borchert-9783836564144","title":"The Book of Miracles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book of Miracles\u003c\/em\u003e first surfaced only a few years ago and is \u003cb\u003eone of the most spectacular discoveries in the field of Renaissance art\u003c\/b\u003e. The near-complete illustrated manuscript, created in \u003cb\u003eAugsburg around 1550\u003c\/b\u003e, is composed of 169 pages of large-format illustrations in gouache and watercolour, depicting \u003cb\u003ewondrous and often eerie phenomena\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mesmerizing images deal with both \u003cb\u003ebiblical and folkloric tales\u003c\/b\u003e, depicting stories from the Old Testament and the Book of Revelation as well as events that took place in the immediate present of the manuscript's author. From shooting stars to swarms of locusts, terrifying monsters to fatal floods, \u003cb\u003epage after page hypnotises with visions alternately dreadful, spectacular\u003c\/b\u003e, and even \u003cb\u003eapocalyptic\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume presents the revelatory \u003cem\u003eBook of Miracles\u003c\/em\u003e in a new, compact format, making this \u003cb\u003eextraordinary document accessible to everyone\u003c\/b\u003e. It comes with a translation of the manuscript texts and two essays that give an introduction to the cultural and historical context of this unique Renaissance work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599129166060,"sku":"9783836564144","price":123.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783836564144-the-book-of-miracles.jpg?v=1777974047"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joshua-p-waterman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}