{"product_id":"the-marsh-in-may-ronald-rand-9798888194423","title":"The Marsh in May: and 30 Poems with 29 Paintings by Ronald Rand","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs it possible to see the miracles of life happening right before our eyes?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Marsh in May brings the reader into an unforgettable journey of soaring poetry on nature and the joys and mysteries of life, accompanied by twenty-nine full-color, luminous paintings by Cultural Ambassador and world-acclaimed solo performer, Ronald Rand in a stunning debut volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin these pages, you'll discover myriads of worlds within words - a harmonious dance between each poem and painting with some written as shape poems; others as odes to Thomas Wolfe, Edwin Booth, Jean-Claude van Itallie, and to the poet's mother; and transforming experiences around the world to fantastical places including Kathmandu, Mostar, Olympia, and Fez.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFloat along the Tennessee River, travel back in time to when art appeared in caves thousands of years ago, experience when Helen Keller first recognized water, and sit in a field with a chimney alone. Take a moment to rest easy within and soar inside Ronald Rand's heartfelt paintings and poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor everyone who loves poetry, nature, and the gift of life, you'll be transformed by the miracles revealed in The Marsh in May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first book of Lucky Shoe Press with an introduction by author\/publisher, Lawrence Knorr, Ph.D. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures 29 full-color acrylic paintings by Ronald Rand, and a painting each by playwright Jean-Claude van Itallie, portrait artist Martha Carpenter, and Maribee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ronald Rand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798888194423\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lucky Shoe Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Ronald Rand","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48175905571071,"sku":"9798888194423","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4669ec81-e193-47cb-a0ea-7cda46a77538.jpg?v=1771336283","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-marsh-in-may-ronald-rand-9798888194423","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}