I do the usual things book packagers do -- take manuscripts from draft stage, supplying collaborative writing, developmental editing, and copyediting as needed, continuing on through the layout and design of the book, to creating the electronic files for the production of page negatives for printing.
With an academic background in document design, I work with authors to design page layouts that are easy for readers to follow and understand, and this often includes developing graphic markers for various kinds of content within the book.
But -- my passion is vintage etchings! I now confine my work to book content which blends well with this kind of illustration. I bring to the author's words and ideas specially selected vintage etchings, creating books which are a joy to hold and read, books illustrated the way they once were long ago.
I like to think I take these etchings out of the dusty archives where few people get to enjoy them and make them live again for all of us, every bit as magical as they were when artists of long ago created these images.
A surprising non-fiction journey through the afterlife by Robert Murray. Visit the Aura Publishing web site to order and read excerpts from the book.
From Ben Gilberti, who taugh Ontological Mysticism during his 30-year ministry:
"...a book that everyone on Earth needs to read before they die (the earlier the better)."
Best General Interest Book*
Best Spirituality Book*
BOOK OF THE YEAR*
*Visionary Awards presented by the Coalition of Visionary Retailers at the 2000 International New Age Trade Show
Best Spirituality Book*
*Visionary Awards presented by the Coalition of Visionary Retailers at the 1999 International New Age Trade Show
Best Spirituality Book*
RUNNER-UP
Best Self-Help Book*
*Visionary Awards presented by the Coalition of Visionary Retailers at the 1999 International New Age Trade Show
"This book delivers as promised. It is a simplified, but solid, introduction to the principal symbol of Hermetic Qabalism, the Tree of Life, and to a technique of creative visualization called Pathworking, which is often used to explore the Tree." Independent Publisher
As one reviewer notes, "Beautifully designed and illustrated...it's an enchanting work that will light up your bookshelf." NAPRA
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