In Praise of Hands, Woodcuts by Naoko Matsubara with poems by Penny Boxall Vancouver Asahi There are restless ghosts to

There are restless ghosts to be appeased

to a Red-necked Grebe showing off her baby

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In Praise of Hands, Woodcuts by Naoko Matsubara with poems by Penny Boxall Vancouver Asahi There are restless ghosts toIn Praise of Hands is a creative collaboration between distinguished artist Naoko Matsubara and prize winning poet Penny Boxall. The series of vibrant woodcuts at the heart of the book was inspired by the artist's delight at the busy hands of her baby son and grew into a wider visual exploration of the human hand. Boldly depicted hands, abstract yet representational, are engaged in music, sport, prayer or a variety of creative acts. All convey a sense