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A midwife writes birth haiku on each beginning
In this quietly powerful collection, midwife Janelle Alier captures the fleeting, transformative moments of birth through the elegance of haiku. Written in reflection after attending more than ...
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Stunning in every way
There aren’t many books like this being made right now. The Shortest Stories (Letterpress Edition) is proof that the printed word still has weight—literal and otherwise. Each poem is a small memento for a life just barely begun and the syllables the passing of time across generations. The letterpress work is impeccable. As a publisher, I don’t say this lightly: this book is a high watermark. It’s a reminder that books can still be art, still be intimate, still be necessary.
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Andrew · August 4, 2025
I love this book so much! So sweet and short and powerful!
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Renee · September 12, 2025
Perfection! Can not wait to read again while in labor!