The Moon Watcher's Companion: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Moon, and More (Paperback)

by Donna Henes (Author) "Q. In Mornigan's park there is a deer,..." (more)
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"The Moon: as goddess, as science, as inspiration for poetry--almost everything you could want to know about the moon in a beautifully crafted book. Donna Henes' lovely work will have an honored place near the altar and near the telescope."

Product Description
From the very earliest time, people have watched the moon's mysterious and fascinating nocturnal sky show with amazement and intrigue. Even in today's modern, busy world there are many of us who have taken a step back, looked upward, and wondered: What is it made of? How was it formed? What does it look like up close? In The Moon Watcher's Companion, urban shaman, writer, and teacher Donna Henes enlivens the imaginations of those who have contemplated the moon by providing poems, drawings, stories, ancient wisdom, and scientific findings from a diverse blend of people and cultures throughout the world. Bringing together a wide range of writings about the moon, from Mother Goose to Joseph Campbell, Galileo to Audre Lorde, Sappho to Black Elk, as well as providing a comprehensive encyclopedia of lunar terminology, a timeline of lunar explorations, and three sections that detail the moon's faces, phases, and known facts, author Hene has created a fascinating compendium of lunar science, myth, folklore, poetry, curious facts, and old wives' wisdom culled from cultures throughout the ages.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press; illustrated edition edition (March 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569244669
• ISBN-13: 978-1569244661
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #472,929 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Moon Watcher's Start Up Kit, July 23, 2004

By	Daile Kaplan Galleries (New York, N.Y.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ever gaze up at that luminous body in the night sky and feel enthralled? Donna Henes's latest book brings the moon vividly to life. In simple beautifully written prose she deftly weaves magic, myth, personal anecdotes, and cool scientific facts. A celestial expert, Henes presents an encyclopedic array of information in this volume. Yet, the wonderful design lends itself to a quick, satisfying read. And, the illustrations make this a must see item for kids too.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute charmer of a book, March 22, 2004

By A Customer

Who knew that we have had such a long and wonderful relationship with the Moon? This delightful and beautifully produced book is full of information about the Moon in science, myth, and legend -- from cultures all around the world. I got the book as a gift and it's a great idea for a birthday, a ritual, or a celebration of "lunacy". You will never think of the Moon in the same way again.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LUNAR GAZING AROUND THE WORLD, March 28, 2004

By A Customer

Donna Henes, New York City's Urban Shaman, has made an important contribution to the literature of the night skies with her "Moon Watcher's Companion." This beautifully-designed gem of a book is a visual delight that will be enjoyed by children of all ages as well as curious adults. In it, Henes effortlessly weaves scientific, mythological, and poetic information in an easy-to-read format that is chock-a-block with fascinating facts and stories. Buy this book and share it with your friends and family!