David Petersen

"Opinionated and iconoclastic, Petersen writes with humor and a well-honed craft that will delight fans of Edward Abbey." -Library Journal (starred review) Twenty-five years ago David Petersen and his wife, Caroline, pulled up stakes, trading Laguna Beach, California, for a snug hand-built cabin in the wilderness. Today he knows that mountain land as intimately as anyone can know his home. Petersen conflates a quarter century into the adventures...

The aesthetics of 81 full-color mandalas and the subtle power of the Tao blend to create a unique, transformative alchemy. This synergy of sacred circles and text is a potent tool for holistic meditation-creating a book that at once soothes the mind while feeding the soul!

For jazz or classically trained pianists seeking a new challenge, this collection presents a dazzling display of technical virtuosity and sophistication. Ranging from thunderous bravura passages to haunting lyricisms, they push the boundaries of technique while engaging a broad spectrum of human emotions. In the process, they showcase the instrument's melodic, harmonics, and rhythmic possibilities while demanding pinpoint accuracy, fluidity, and sense...

This captivating collection of original compositions offers a unique musical exploration of the elusive and often vexing experience of insomnia. Crafted for a diverse array of instrumental and vocal ensembles, these richly textured works take listeners on a nocturnal journey through moods ranging from restless agitation to dreamlike reverie. Blending elements of classical, jazz, and avant-garde idioms, the pieces poetically capture the strange, liminal...

This thoroughly compelling and accomplished collection of scores is intended for artists who are unafraid to explore new sonic territories. Though essentially tonal and quite listenable, these bold, adventurous works create an immersive, sometimes overwhelming sonic experience of unconventional textures, harmonies, and forms. From the lush, atmospheric writing for harp, voice, and strings in 'A Year in Nagasaki' to the complex rhythms, cascading runs,...

Learn the ABCs in the world of David Petersen's Mouse Guard where brave mice protect one another from predators large and small, explore the expansive nature around them, and thrive in harsh conditions. Hand-painted by Serena Malyon, this is a look into a beautiful world with rich culture and stalwart friendships, worth exploring one letter at a time.

The mandate of the J6G has always been to enrich the cultural life of the outer system starting with the Jupiter Independent Territories. We have the utmost gratitude to the Coalition Science Council for donating the unused wings of their orbital headquarters as gallery space, and for the helpfulness of their Outreach Department in suggesting and editing materials for exhibition. At the same time, we preserve a healthy curatorial independence, and...

Sixty original photographs taken at locations across the globe, converted into stunning, unique digital artworks with varying degrees of abstraction. A feast for the eyes and inspiration for the imagination. (Originally released as Stretches of Mind: A Sixth Stroll Through the Davmandy Collection.) The M.I.N.Digital Art Project: M(atter gives shape) I(ndescribable simplicity) N(othing in the world can subjugate it), from stanzas 51, 32, and 37 of...

Sixty original photographs taken at locations across the globe, converted into stunning, unique digital artworks with varying degrees of abstraction. A feast for the eyes and inspiration for the imagination. (Originally released as Sights in Mind: A Fifth Stroll Through the Davmandy Collection.) The M.I.N.Digital Art Project: M(atter gives shape) I(ndescribable simplicity) N(othing in the world can subjugate it), from stanzas 51, 32, and 37 of the...

Coalition GOLD STAR Phasing Pass: For a year like no other! Travel wherever you wish, as often as you wish, provided each trip leaves you further from Sol-3 Terminus. To start your return, reach the boundary beacon at 1460 light-years or make a trip that brings you closer to Earth. Alternatively, simply wait until the start of the eleventh month, and the direction will automatically reverse, giving you 30 solar days to make your way back. What will...