Perception

by Different Leaves Same Root, Different Leaves Same Root

Perception is a book which explores the different interpretations of life, art, and the covenant of its beauty behind them. This book was created as a dedication to the form and magnificence of art whether writing, drawing, or photography. This diverse book has been created by artists, equally diverse, in an attempt to remove the rigid boundaries from the perception of art. Each artist's coming from their respective and varying backgrounds demonstrate their own perception of art through the magic from poetry, sketching, or capturing the image of life through a lens. Perception is a grand compilation of many different topics for thought. Contained in this book are the of peace, war, racism, love, everyday happenings, philosophical analysis concerning human emotion, and captivating short stories. The photography and illustrations demonstrate a touch of perfection which contains the transcendental and abstract thoughts of our photographer and artist. The photography and art are diverse in nature of comedic cartoons, anime, and appreciation to the beauty of nature. Perception will become an instant favorite, bringing to your book shelf its varied ideas and challenging the boundaries of your own perception. Readers worldwide will gain an appreciation for this humble homage and to the myriad art forms that inspired it.

288 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Book Reviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perception is an enjoyable collection of poetry written by multiple authors, which includes different forms and styles for every reader's preference. Each author has their own section with a dedication page that precedes their poetry. A collection of drawings and photographs from different artists are scattered throughout its pages incorporating the different ways poets and artists perceive life. Its concluding pages contain a meet the authors and artists section. Written from a college-age perspective, this poetic and artistic compilation makes for a pleasurable read.

The collection of poems contains a variety of styles of poetry which is perfect for those looking for an unpredictable read. The writing differs in style, which is a pleasant surprise as no two poems are identical. Each author has several intriguing poems that are worth reading, especially for those who have a great appreciation for art. I appreciated that the compilation of poems contains the perspectives of both male and female writers making this a diverse read.  

One of my favorite poems is titled Euphoria, I felt that the author perfectly described what it means to be in a state of euphoria, and I felt at peace while reading this poem. I appreciated that at the end of each poem, the author's name was placed so that we know who the writer of a specific poem is. In the introduction, the author shares with the reader, "Our work is meant to be seen, collected, discarded, diagnosed, broken down, analyzed, criticized, admired, hated, discussed, etc." This sentence stood out to me because I can feel each author's sense of pride and accomplishment for their work. The images included in the poems are an excellent touch, as some were humorous, and others were a piece of art. At the end of the collection is a Meet the Poets/Artists section which I felt was an excellent way to connect with the authors, and I enjoyed reading a little about them.

Perception is a creative collection of distinct pieces of work from authors who are humble, creative, and unique. I highly recommend this book to those studying art or poetry or who want to enjoy a fantastic art collection.