Books | Featuring the Art of John August Swanson
The Story of Ruth 12 Moments in Every Womans Life
By Joan Chittister, Art by John August Swanson
In this beautiful book celebrated artist John August Swanson and best-seller author Joan Chittister together reclaim the powerful biblical story of Ruth as a model for contemporary women seeking a fully spiritual life.
In concert with Swanson's rich and evocative art, Chittister's graceful prose explores, through this powerful biblical story, a series of twelve defining moments in every woman's life - moments of loss, change, transformation, aging, independence, respect, recognition, insight, empowerment, self-definition, invisibility, and fulfillment.
A lovely blend of art and text, The Story of Ruth offers inspiration for women seeking wholeness and presents compelling devotional images for eyes and mind alike.
FEATURES:
- 92 Page Soft Cover Book
- Full Color Images of Original Art by John August Swanson
9.5" x 7.75" Full Color Book $ 19.95
Saint Francis Art by John August Swanson
by Marie Dennis
Through inspiring words and soul-enriching art, here is the story of Francis of Assisi -- from his life of ease as the son of a rich merchant to his stripping off his cloak to give to a beggar and embracing a leper. His life of reaching out and caring for others is a model for all people today. The reflections by Marie Dennis describe the gentle, deliberate move of Francis toward God. This is an invitation "to encounter a holy man whose life is still relevant to our own journeys, even after nearly eight hundred years." The art of John August Swanson reaches into our deepest imagination and makes Francis' journey our own.
FEATURES:
- 120 Page Hard Cover Book
- Beautiful Full Color Images of Original Art by John August Swanson
9" x 12" Full Color Book $ 24.95
The Father & His Two Sons: THE ART OF FORGIVENESS
Images of the Prodigal Son from the Larry & Mary Gerbens Collection
A wonderful collection of rich visual imagery inspired by the parable of the Prodigal Son. It is a valuable resource of both visual and written testimonies that celebrate this timeless story. Great for pastors, youth ministers and art appreciators. A CD for churches is also available of The Father & His Two Sons, to use as powerpoint and bulletin covers.
FEATURES:
- 64 Page Soft Cover Book
- Beautiful Full Color Images of Original Art
- Artist Statements on commissioned pieces
- Collector Notes by Larry Gerbens
- Accompanied by stories, prose, and poems
9" x 12" Full Color Book $ 24.95
Millennium Day Book Art by John August Swanson
A Beautiful Day Planner, Organized by Weeks
Filled with the Art of John August Swanson
This Millenium Day Book presents an outstanding collection of John August Swansons work. Each left hand page features artwork by John August Swanson with a colorful border. The right side contains a detail from the work with the month title and seven entry spaces for recording daily appointments or diary notes. The Day Book is not tied to any particular year.
FEATURES:
- 9 x 7 Spiral Bound Book
- 59 full color pages and fold out covers
- Beautiful Full Color Images of Original Art by John August Swanson
9" x 7" Full Color Day Planner $ 19.95