{"title":"Steve Armstrong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Armstrong\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate connections between place, history, and identity in his evocative works. With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for cultural landscapes, his writing offers a thoughtful journey through the arts and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that blend vivid storytelling with reflective insights, inviting contemplation on the forces that shape communities and creative expression. Armstrong’s work is ideal for those interested in the rich tapestry of arts \u0026amp; culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"one-river-by-steve-armstrong-9781922571984","title":"One River","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne River\u003c\/i\u003e is a series of haibun studies of the Hunter River and its tributaries. Haibun is a Japanese poetic form of prose punctuated by haiku. In this instance, the longer, but still brief, Korean sijo are employed as lively sketches of the birds, trees, weather and waterways encountered in the author's wanderings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of this book consists of unique meditations on the river and its hinterland. In their whimsical complexity and leaps of imagination, they embody overlooked truths, distinct from those that arise from objective observation. These poems are an immersive experience, where the reader might find a nascent sense of their capacity for flow, as is manifest in the limber movements of water falling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Armstrong has made something marvellous here: wise, open-hearted, austere, funny, moving, and about much more than a river. This work will find its place and speak well beyond our lifetime. It inspires me in many ways; it inspires me to get out in the wilds, makes me want to feel again that at-one-ment, that re-membering.'\u003c\/b\u003e — Mark Tredinnick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426764538092,"sku":"9781922571984","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781922571984.jpg?v=1774767828"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steve-armstrong.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}