Books by Ken Lauter

The poems of VERMEER IN WORDS explore the inner workings of the Dutch master's exquisite paintings, both in order to articulate their aesthetic principles and to reveal some of their deeper intimations. For fuller context, the poems and paintings are interleaved with short passages describing 17th century Dutch history, art, and society. What emerges is a collection that celebrates Vermeer's unique gifts while plumbing his personal predicament, values, and artistic achievements. Anyone who loves Vermeer will find the book a rich reading experience.

GRAND CANYON DAYS explores one of the world's great geological wonders- its past and present, its rock, waters, plants, and animals. The book spans fifty years of the author's life and reflects both our current national identity and the Canyon's lingering sense of myth and sacred reverberation from earlier eras. Along the way, we meet such characters as John Wesley Powell, ancient canyon residents, and a couple of ordinary American tourists. Ultimately, these poems take us not merely into a deep place but into deep thoughts about the social, environmental, and spiritual legacy of all canyons.The companion book, SONGS FROM WALNUT CANYON, is also available from Xlibris.