a trick of the light: a photo haiku collaboration

Description

“a trick of the light is a scintillating collaboration of Jim Kacian’s previously published, finely crafted monoku, and Toni Piccini’s evocative and often eclectic photographs that link and shift, thus offering a universal modern appreciation of the aesthetics of haiga. The opening masterful monoku suggests a dark obsession and what follows are 52 “tricks of the light” in a beautifully designed and presented collection. This unique approach evolves the form by appealing to contemporary sensibilities that allow a dive deep into each work. A collection that is sure to be appreciated by all lovers of the form.”
— Ron C. Moss

“a trick of the light is a book of singular appearance, a harmonious collaborative “pas de deux” in which each offers what is best in the art he masters. Piccini insinuates the words of Kacian’s well-known poems into his original photographs, chosen for specific visual interaction, the results reaching levels and qualities not previously achieved in the field of photo haiku. The texts are so well structured and integrated into these compositions that the reader has the impression that the haiku and the photo must have appeared simultaneously. Poem and image feed and illuminate each other, acquiring multiple connotations, meanings, directions, and significances, asking the viewer/reader for active participation to complete what is suggested and what is beyond words and image. Truly a book that will ask its audience to revisit each piece multiple times.”
— Ion Codrescu.”

ISBN: 978-1-958408-81-0
Pages: 110
Size: 9″ x 9″
Binding: perfect softbound
Year Published: 2026