I want to share with you just a piece of art that graces the cover of Esopus, a artful publication I found at Borders last week. Yes, the name is unusual but the inside is a work of art. In fact, this non-for profit group publishes Esopus twice a year. Each magazine costs $10 (a small price when you view the contents) but a subscription is only $18 for 2 issues. I am thinking ordering a subscription but my mail box is way too small and it will get crunched. And you know, how we hate to have any paper good crunched!!! The pages are glossy, next to veleum pages, next to graph and paper that feels like old note book pages!! There are artists and authors, sketches, drawings, collage, photos, believe me, it has everything. And I love their statement that "...provides an unmediated forum through which creative people can interact with the general public." Love that. So maybe you might want to treat yourself to an issue. The cover is of notes that the artist has been tucking into pockets, drawers, and lunch boxes of his 2 kids over the years. Some of the notes are published so that you can read them. Esopus, remember the name and check out your Borders for a copy. Who says treasures can't be found at your local book store? Not moi.
