Under a Gull¹s Wing is the first contemporary collection of poems and photographs about the Jersey Shore. The anthology covers quintessential shore subjects such as boardwalks and beaches; love and loss; legends, lore and famous landmarks, and takes readers on an evocative trip from the tip of Sandy Hook to Victorian Cape May. The contributors include some of the nation¹s best known poets ‹ Walt Whitman, John Ciardi, Robert Pinsky, A. R. Ammons and Maxine Kumin, among others. 
Under A Gull¹s Wing presents all of the Shore: the natural beauty of Island Beach and the Forsythe Refuge, familiar and timeless beach towns, the decay of Asbury Park and Atlantic City. Quirky history such as Lucy the Margate Elephant and the High-Diving Horse of Atlantic City¹s old Steel Pier are also remembered. This beautiful hardcover also includes more than two dozen images by some of the state¹s best photographers.

Under a Gull's Wing: Poems and Photographs of the Jersey Shore

Literature & Fiction

Rich Youmans

Frank Finale

Poetry

Down The Shore Publishing

Shore Stories: An Anthology of the Jersey Shore

This acclaimed anthology takes the reader on a literary journey along the Jersey Shore from the tip of Sandy Hook to Cape May Point. More than 40 short stories, essays and poems capture this beloved stretch of sandy beaches, bays, boardwalks, and towns, along with documentary photographs and art. Contributors include nationally celebrated authors (John McPhee, Gay Talese, Robert Pinsky, among others) as well as talented writers whose work promises future acclaim. A great beach book in any season, this anthology will transport readers to the Jersey Shore wherever they may be.

GAY TALESE

Sandy Gingras

John Bailey Lloyd

Kay Boyle

Robert Pinsky

Stephen Dunn

Christopher Cook Gilmore

Robert Kotlowitz

Pete Dunn

Margaret Thomas Buchhholz

and other contributors

John-McPhee

william-wharton

United States

"Standing on the shore at night, listening to the hollow boom and hiss of the waves, I stared at the legion of stars processioning the sky. Absorbed by the immensity of space and time, I was struck by the preciousness of life in all its varied forms and exalted in being part of that procession." --from "To The Shore Once More: Point Pleasant Beach" Jersey Shore Publications is pleased to bring you "To The Shore Once More," a coffee table book of prose, poetry, and works of art about the Jersey Shore. Oversized (12 1/4" x12 1/4"), with 168 pages of text, including 97 full-color paintings by area artists, this is one of the most enchanting and beautiful books about the Jersey Shore ever published. It is sure to bring many nights of reading and viewing pleasure. 
The essays and poetry by acclaimed, local poet and writer, Frank Finale, elicit an emotional response and lingering memory. These graceful personal essays and poems capture the essence of the Jersey Shore while exploring universal themes of life and nature. 
The book is divided into six chapters, four by season--Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn--plus chapters on Christmas and Poetry. These seasonal stories and poems are perfect for reading aloud throughout the year and may even become a family tradition in years to come! 
Also inside, you'll find stunning, full color paintings of some of the loveliest landmarks and locations at the Jersey Shore. Each have been painted by area artists including Paula Kolojeski, Dick LaBonte, Theresa Troise Heidel, Ludlow Thorston, Margaret Tourison Berndt, Sara Eyestone, Sheila Mickle, Virginia Perle, Muriel Rogers, Dawn Hotaling, and Stephen Harrington. 
This book will bring you closer to the places you love at the Shore--you, your family, and friends will treasure it for years to come.

To The Shore Once More: A Portrait Of The Jersey Shore; Prose, Poetry, and Works Of Art

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Jersey Shore Publications

Jersey Shore Publications is pleased to bring you "To The Shore Once More, Volume II,"; the sequel and companion volume to the bestseller "To The Shore Once More."; Containing more pages and artwork than Volume I (with 180 pages of text and 144 full-color paintings by more than forty area artists), this coffee table book of prose, poetry, and works of art takes readers on a journey down the Jersey Shore--from the tip of Sandy Hook to the point of Cape May. 
Join once more acclaimed author and poet, Frank Finale, and his family on a journey through the past and present as he once again captures life along the shore while exploring universal themes that touch us all. These graceful personal essays and poems elicit an emotional response and lingering memory. They are also perfect for reading aloud throughout the year and, as with Volume I, may even become a family tradition in years to come! 
The essays and poems are organized from north to south taking place in all four seasons in many of the towns and regions along the coast including Highlands, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach, Belmar, Spring Lake, Point Pleasant, Seaside, Island Beach, the Toms River area, Bayville, Long Beach Island, the Pine Barrens, Brigantine, Atlantic City, and Cape May. 
Also inside, you'll find resplendent, full color paintings of some of the loveliest landmarks and locations at the Jersey Shore. Each have been painted by area artists including Paula Kolojeski, Dick LaBonte, Theresa Troise Heidel, Ludlow Thorston, Virginia Perle, Margaret Tourison Berndt, Sheila Mickle, Muriel Rogers, Dawn Hotaling, Stephen Harrington, Dede Esenlohr, Al Barker, Carol Freas, Tine Kirkland Graham, Dennis Foy, Linda Hejduk-Fortin, Pauline Mickle, Sue Oliver, Barbara Cocker, Susan Walsh McLean, and over twenty additional artists. 
This companion volume is one of the most enchanting and beautiful books about the Jersey Shore ever published. It will bring you closer to the places you love at the Shore and is sure to bring many nights of reading and viewing pleasure--you, your family, and friends will treasure it for years to come.

To The Shore Once More, Volume II : A Journey Down The Jersey Shore : Prose, Poetry, and Works of Art

This beautifully written and illustrated children's book tells the tale of the Gull Family and their adventures along the New Jersey Shore. 
Highly detailed and visually stunning, this family book will teach children their ABCs while on a well-rounded journey at the Shore, with a few life lessons along the way. 
Thoughtfully written by Frank Finale (acclaimed author of "To The Shore Once More, Volumes I &amp; II") and exquisitely illustrated by children's book artist Margie Moore, this book will not only appeal to preschoolers learning their ABCs but to all children (through age 9) who want to learn about the Jersey Shore's natural wonders, creatures, landmarks, and more. 
"A Gull's Story" is not only a children's book about the Jersey Shore but has been written and illustrated with a universal appeal for children wanting to learn about all coastlines. "A Gull's Story" can be enjoyed by children from all areas of the U.S. who want to learn about America's shores. 
 The book includes a glossary of terms as well as a website where a comprehensive workbook for children, parents, and teachers can be downloaded for free. 
It is a book children, parents, and lovers of the Shore will treasure for years to come. 
Our children's books are beautifully printed and bound, with many features not found in most books... Oversized (10 13/4" x 10 13/4") to enhance the reading and viewing experience Superbly printed on archival quality, acid-neutral paper that will not yellow with time Beautifully printed case and dust jacket Sturdy hand-sewn binding (Smyth-sewn), inspected at every stage, for extra strength and durability

A Gull's Story - A Tale of Learning about Life, the Shore, and the ABCs

Children's Books

Animals

This beautifully written and illustrated children's book is the companion volume and sequel to A Gull's Story,; the beloved ABC picture book of the Jersey Shore. A Gull's Story, Part 2 teaches counting at the Shore, from 1 to 20, and revisits the Gull Family and Baby Gull (who now, a few years older, prefers to be called Little Gull ) and their adventures along the Jersey Coast. Children will love Little Gull's counting journey at the Shore where he learns not only to count but also of the natural wonders, creatures, and landmarks that make up his world along the coast. Thoughtfully written by acclaimed poet/author Frank Finale (author of A Gull's Story and To The Shore Once More, Volumes I &amp; II) and once again exquisitely illustrated by children's book artist Margie Moore, this book will not only appeal to preschoolers learning their numbers but also to all children (through age 9) who want to learn about the Jersey Shore. The book includes a website where a comprehensive workbook for children and teachers can be downloaded for free. A Gull's Story, Part 2 is not only a children's book about the Jersey Shore but has been written and illustrated with a universal appeal for children wanting to learn about all coastlines. It will be enjoyed by children from all areas of the U.S. who want to learn about America's shores. Highly detailed and visually stunning, it is a book children, parents, and lovers of the Jersey Shore will use and treasure for years to come.

A Gull's Story, Part 2: Counting at the Shore

Jersey Shore Pubn

This beautifully written and illustrated board book is a companion volume and prequel to "A Gull's Story" and "A Gull's Story, Part 2," the beloved "ABC" and "Counting" books of the Jersey Shore. 
Thoughtfully written, highly detailed, and visually stunning, "A Gull's Story, Part 3" teaches "Colors at the Shore" and revisits The Gull Family and their adventures along the Jersey Coast. Children will see and learn the seven traditional colors of the rainbow--red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple--plus other colors including brown, black, and white as well as the concepts of light and dark. 
Thoughtfully written by acclaimed poet/author Frank Finale and once again exquisitely illustrated by children's book artist Margie Moore, this family book will not only appeal to preschoolers learning their colors but to all children who want to learn about the Jersey Shore s natural wonders, creatures, landmarks, and more. 
"A Gull's Story, Part 3" has been written and illustrated with a universal appeal for children wanting to learn about all coastlines. It will be enjoyed by children from all areas of the U.S. who want to learn about America's shores. It is a book children, parents, and lovers of the Jersey Shore will use and treasure for years to come. 
Our books are beautifully printed and bound, with many features not found in most books... 
Oversized board book (8 1/2" x 8 1/2") to enhance the reading and viewing experience. 
Superbly printed on archival quality, acid-neutral paper that will not yellow with time. 
Thick board pages to stand up to a preschooler's wear and tear. 
Sturdy binding for extra strength and durability.

A Gull's Story, Part 3 - Colors at the Shore

Jersey Shore Publications is pleased to bring you To The Shore Once More, Volume III, the third and final volume in Frank Finale s bestselling series of coffee table books about the Jersey Shore. 
 Join once more acclaimed author and poet Frank Finale as he captures Life at the Jersey Shore while exploring universal themes that touch us all. 
 This oversized volume contains more than 130 resplendent paintings by forty-five contemporary artists and features some of the loveliest landmarks and locations at the Jersey Shore. 
 The book is divided into four chapters by season and takes place in many of the towns and regions along the coast. Frank and the artists take readers on a journey through the past and present, from Sandy Hook to Long Beach Island, and these graceful personal essays, poems, and paintings will elicit an emotional response and lingering memory. 
 This companion volume is one of the most enchanting and beautiful books about the Jersey Shore ever published and will make a great gift for special occasions and holidays. It will bring you closer to the places you love at the Shore and is sure to bring many days of reading and viewing pleasure you, your family, and friends will treasure it for years to come.

To The Shore Once More, Volume III: Life At The Jersey Shore

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