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Expressive sparks,visual melodies, Ralph's Universe!
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February 2001 - Initial attraction to Ralph's Universe:Fantasy/Art/Poetry is offered by sharp cover design, detail, and color. Revolving and evolving through Ralph's Universe centers upon reader entrance and motion. Accompaniment of an assorted array of forty seven short poems blend natural description, wonder, curiosity, conscious observation, and humor in a gradual warm progression by Th. Trkstar. There are five illustrations of Black and White refined sketching in part one. In an unusual coordination between original artist Ralph Brackett with fantasy colormaster Th. Trkstar a hand crafted colorization takes place. Ten poems balance the display. The second part of Ralph's Universe offers a lacing of thought, activity, gentleness, and resilience of mood. Although a small book it is good for the reader to realize that he or she is moving through a Universe and there are many things to do. Ralph Brackett (1910-2001) was the award winning master artist of Waterford, Michigan. His simplicity of style with peaceful quality was extended to refined fantasy and natural works. The book Ralph's Universe was published in December 2000. It was a joy to him, as his work has been to others. Th. Trkstar is the fantasy pseudonym of first time author/self publisher Gregory T. Garbulinski/Greg's Universe, Publishing. Greg is a longtime Aikido instructor and Holistic Health care advocate who has twenty six years 3rd shift experience in hospital emergency area diagnostic imaging. Upon completion and presentation of Ralph's Universe Greg has become a member of the Lapeer Art Association and is in registry with ArtServe Michigan. He is a Michigan author born in Flint, Michigan (March 15th 1950) Greg Garbulinski of Greg's Universe, Publishing expresses that "the purpose of Ralph's Universe is manyfold with audience levels encompassing adult, young adult, and children. It is a book that can be shared with others. Ralph's Universe encourages the value of art, reading, writing of poems, letters, or thoughts as an enriching quality of our daily life. " "My family and friends seem to enjoy this selection. "
Th. Trkstar, author-Ralph's Universe For flavor of written comments, the following are a few: "I really enjoyed your poetry-you take us to some very sensitive moments in thought. "
Chris ".........a special book...very thought-full!" Scott "...and the one about the mirror makes me laugh. Lately as I wash my face early in the morning, and look into the mirror as I dry, a children's poem comes to mind. "
"There was an old lady, she swallowed a spider
it wriggled and jiggled
and tickled inside her. "
Mrs. Byam ".... lovely poetry book. The illustrations are beautiful, and the poetry makes me smile. " Shannon "....... those charming jewels...Love the artwork..." Linda "This is a delightful little book. We will place it in our lending library and hope it receives a widespread distribution. " Kathy Newburn(for) LUCIS TRUST "As a first time fantasy, art, poetry author I had thoughts of what I would like Ralph's Universe to compare to. The description in mind was a special glass of wine, flower bouquet, or a dessert. "
(moment in time) a special glass of wine
a glorious flower bouquet dessert can be had
anytime of the day much like reading a book
in a similar way Th. Trkstar January 26th, 2001 Ralph's Universe:Fantasy/Art/Poetry (ISBN 0-9701598-0-3) $17. 95 paperback, 80 pages choice paper, thick laminated cover, custom made design , ten major illustrations of five Black and Whites with colorizations, forty seven poems of very readable caliber.
Greg's Universe, Publishing
http://www.gregsuniverse.com
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