I view these conventionally printed books as an extension of my artist's books. Although my hands do not touch the individual pages, the concept, content (both written and visual), and the design are all mine. I  love this opportunity to make my work affordable and accessible. All the books are shipped free within the US. I sign every book. If you would like the book(s) inscribed, please let me know in the note to seller option at checkout. For shipping outside the US, please contact me. 

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$15.00
“In difficult times, I see words as amulets, protections to be held close—not admonitions or advice, but reminders of a larger and deeper world waiting to show us its wonder, caress and comfort us, and lead us to peace and joy. I share these offerings from my hand and my heart.”

In this small, intimate book, I share 24 calligraphed quotes from a wide range of writers and poets. The metallic shimmer of the letters on dark paper brings light into this often dark world. An uplifting gift, for others and yourself.

Paperback book, full color, 58 pages, 6" x 6"

All books are signed and come with a personalized hand-lettered bookmark. Please let me know the name(s) in the note to seller option at checkout.

SPECIAL GIFT OFFER
​Buy 4, get one free. 
Each book comes with a personalized hand-lettered bookmark and is mailed in a square envelope. I am happy to mail each book separately with a note that it is from you.

Free shipping within the US. Contact me for overseas information.
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The Spirit Books

$20.00

The Spirit Books is an award-winning small-sized coffee table book of art that celebrates the spirit of nature and the book. Spirit Books are the name I have given to wordless contemplative art objects, part sculpture and part book, that I have been creating since 1992. Carefully crafted from natural materials and handmade papers, they take the reader out of the everyday world and into a state of grace and reverence. The 2014 catalog contains evocative images of 34 Spirit Books, explanations of the inspiration behind each one, and an introductory essay by Rosemary Noon.


​5.5" x 8.25",78 pages, full color


Eric Hoffer Award Honorable Mention​
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Calligraphy: How I Fell In, Out, and In Love Again

$25.00
I wrote this book when I realized that after forty years of involvement in calligraphy I still felt the need to apologize for my work. Full of images and reflections, Calligraphy: How i Fell In, Out, and In Love Again is about more than learning to hold a pen and form letters. It's about growing up and growing older, questioning and slowly finding answers. My goal for the book is to share my story in hopes that you will take time to investigate yours. You don't have to be a calligrapher to enjoy the book. 

The book comes with an oversize postcard with a calligraphed text by me (Calligraphy is a balancing act) on one side and a set of questions to get you started on exploring your journey on the other side. 

2020 Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist

"Calligraphy is a levelheaded look at the artistic process from someone whose relationship with words constantly shifts. It functions both as a crafter’s catalog and as an autobiography, as well as the record of a Merrimack Valley artist whose work spans decades and has remained invigorating, and grows more profound over time."
 Doug Sparks, Merrimack Valley Magazine

8.5" x 11", 154 pages, full color
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Art Lessons: Reflections From An Artist's Life

$10.00

Art Lessons is about my relationship to my work—what inspires me and keeps me going. Part personal story and part reflection, the book contains seven essays which begin with hand-lettered quotes. Each contains hard-won truths that I have learned during my years of making art: the role of patience, the development of the critical eye, the struggle with perfection, and the idea that an artist's best teacher is the work itself. 

4.5" x 5.75",40 pages, black and white
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Naming The Garden: Fifty Flowers and Their Latin Names

$25.00

Naming The Garden is a collection of photographs that serve as a gentle introduction to identifying flowers by their Latin names. Artist Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord shares her striking photographs of fifty garden flowers with hand-lettered Latin name tags accompanied by pronunciation guides and information about the derivation of both the Latin and common names.


7" x 7", 114 pages, full color


All books are signed. If you would like the book(s) inscribed, please let me know in the note to seller option at checkout.


SPECIAL 5 BOOK OFFER FOR GIFT GIVING

Buy 4 books and get the 5th free


Free shipping (Media Mail) within the US. Contact me for overseas information.

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Suffragists Speak: Hand-Lettered Quotes To Celebrate The 100th Anniversary of Women's Right To Vote

$15.00
Suffragists Speak celebrates the 100th Anniversary of women's right to vote in the United States through the words of the women who were engaged in the fight. Artist and author Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord chose 14 powerful quotes from both well- and lesser known activists and hand-lettered them in a bold and lively script. Accompanying each quotation is information about its author and its origin.

Using the first Woman’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848 as the starting point, the journey to suffrage for women in the United States took 72 years. It was long, arduous, and complex. Issues of race and class arose as generations of diverse women grappled with abolition, immigration, and temperance, as well as the question of when and if to compromise. Suffragists Speak offers a deeper understanding of the women whose lives were dominated by the struggle. Since the fight for equal rights continues, their words still resonate with meaning and inspiration.

8.25" x 6", 32 pages, black and white
20% of the sales from Suffragists Speak will be donated to Fair Fight, the organization founded by Stacey Abrams which fights to protect the vote.
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Words For Our Time

$15.00
Words For Our Time is a book of text-based artworks created in response to the 2016 election. Based on eight words (strength, hope, truth, peace, justice, love, courage, and compassion) which are accompanied by 58 quotes, they remind us of what is important in our personal and civic lives and provide encouragement and support in these difficult times. Each was created from one large sheet of paper that was torn into separate sections. After the writing was complete, the pieces were sewn back together in an act of healing as the torn paper was mended and and made whole.The eight pieces are collected here with the quotes and their sources in type for reference.
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​8.5" x 11", 36 pages, full color
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Handmade Books For A Healthy Planet

$20.00
Handmade Books For A Healthy Planet is a how-to book with a purpose. With fascinating facts about the history of books and illustrated step-by-step directions, the sixteen earth-friendly projects (including a Wish Scroll from Ethiopia, a Medieval Book of Hours from Europe, and a Book of Haiku from Japan) promote cultural understanding and environmental awareness.


8.5" x 8.5", 130 pages, color cover, black and white interior
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