{"product_id":"alaska-literary-field-guide-art-ecology-poetry-9781680517620","title":"Alaska Literary Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights more than 90 species of flora and fauna from a variety of ecosystems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes writings and original artwork in a wide range of styles from diverse Alaskan voices and artists \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery entry features an informative, science-based natural history, including traditional knowledge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eAlaska Literary Field Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is a vibrant and immersive celebration of Alaska's wild beauty, blending science, storytelling, and stunning artwork. This unique anthology brings together a diverse range of the state's most respected contemporary poets and writers--including Kim Heacox, Seth Kantner, dg nanouk okpik, Heather Lende, and Frank Soos--alongside original, full-color artwork from 19 Alaskan visual artists such as Alvin Amason, Ray Troll, Sara Tabbert, and rising talents like Valisa Higman and Crystal Jackson. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than 90 species and natural elements--from grizzly bears and glaciers to lichens, loons, and the aurora borealis--are brought to life through poetic reflections, vivid prose, and detailed scientific natural histories. Each \"Being\" is paired with a piece of writing and illustration that captures its essence, while also offering cultural knowledge, ecological context, and insight into population health and environmental threats. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrganized by ecosystem, \u003ci\u003eAlaska Literary Field Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is both an artistic tribute and an educational invitation to connect with the land, water, wildlife, and spirit of the Last Frontier. It's a field guide like no other--both a reference and a work of art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marybeth Holleman,Nancy Lord,Shaelene Grace Moler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skipstone Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.90w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781680517620\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLord, Nancy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eNancy Lord\u003c\/b\u003e, a former Alaska State Writer Laureate (2008-2010), is the author of three short story collections, a novel, and five books of literary nonfiction. Her environmental writing has appeared widely in journals and anthologies. She has taught creative writing at the University of Alaska and currently teaches science writing for Johns Hopkins University. She lives in Homer, AK. Visit her online at writernancylord.com.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHolleman, Marybeth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMarybeth Holleman\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the novel \u003ci\u003eBloom Again\u003c\/i\u003e, the poetry collection tender gravity, and the memoir \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of the Sound\u003c\/i\u003e. She co-authored \u003ci\u003eAmong Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e with wolf biologist Gordon Haber and co-edited \u003ci\u003eCrosscurrents North\u003c\/i\u003e, an anthology of Alaska prose and poetry. Her award-winning work has been published in over 50 venues including \u003ci\u003eOrion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSierra\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Anchorage, AK. marybethholleman.com\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrace Moler, Shaelene:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eShaelene Grace Moler\u003c\/b\u003e has been published in \u003ci\u003eFirst Alaskans Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForum Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJuneau Empire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTidal Echoes\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAlaska Women Speak\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a storytelling specialist for the Sustainable Southeast Partnership and loves writing poetry and creative nonfiction, particularly about life in Alaska and Tlingit culture and history as a member of the Tsaagweidí clan from Kake, AK. She now lives in Sitka, AK. Visit her online at shaelenegrace.com.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Marybeth Holleman \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47698997674141,"sku":"9781680517620","price":47.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_9cb19466-b463-46ca-98e4-41293bb0a7bd.jpg?v=1772695251","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/alaska-literary-field-guide-art-ecology-poetry-9781680517620","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}