This collection brings together a multitude of wishes: they draw on the realms of nature, childhood, magic, creativity and the intimate… Inspired by the phrase ‘Let there be light’, this poetry explores the possibilities of the subjunctive and concise phrasing. Yet the verses are meant to be read very slowly and linger in the mind for a long time.
The number 108 symbolises the ‘Whole’, which is shared with loved ones. Indeed, the metal clasp that holds the pages together opens so that the chosen wish can be removed and given as a gift. The same design was chosen for the collection of shooting stars (99 wishes), which this volume serves to extend. A compact book to keep in your pocket, with a raw, unpolished look that evokes the spirit of a workshop and its handcrafted production. Understated and authentic, this book, printed on recycled paper, is also environmentally friendly.
Wishes in the form of video poems created by Mélanie Leblanc
can be found on her website: www.melanieleblanc.fr.
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