Vacation @ The Mall
Urban Planner and Photographer Benjamin Le Brun is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From ‘The center of spare-time activities’ project. …
Photography Book Recommendation | El Salvador By Larry Towell With An Introduction By Mark Danner
The Salvadoran Civil War went on for over twelve years and killed more than 75,000 people between 1980 and 1992. The book gives the…
Start Of A New Series | Photography Book Recommendations From The Hermit Poet’s Extensive International Collection
Over the last 40 years, I have methodically collected 100’s of photography books. Along the way, (around 25 years ago) my wife also became actively involved…
Between The Natural World & Our Globalized Culture | A Photographer’s Story
Photographer David Ellingsen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘The Last Stand’. To see David’s body of…
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long drawn-out rain drips peeling wallpaper newspapers books scattered on the floor his mind constantly craves more | eBook | Travels With The…
Book Review | Oceanic Art | Ozeanische Kunst | Art Oceanien By Anthony JP Meyer | Photographs By Olaf Wipperfurth
The three areas covered are: Melanesia, Polynesia, and Micronesia. If you are an artist, traveler, art collector, or art book collector, then this gigantic, gorgeous book…
My Father’s Medical Bag
Photographer Patricia Sandler is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Finding Our Fathers’. To see Patricia’s body of…
Cookbook Review | Japanese Cooking By Emi Kazuko
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: Japan is a highly technological country that holds…
People & Their Quotidian Lives | Africa
Architect and Photographer Lorenzo Grifantini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘On The Streets of Africa’. To…
Rise Of Nationalism
Nibbling On Asian History And Philosophy Series Source: Opening The Hand Of Thought | Foundations Of Zen Buddhist Practice By Kosho Uchiyama “During the…
Harmony vs. Disarray
Nibbling On Asian History and Philosophy Series: Source: Who Is Dogen Zenji? Illumination From Our Feet Arranging our shoes neatly, we bring…
Are You Having Trouble Falling Asleep? | Meditation Gong CD By Harijiwan
I meditate with this CD before going to bed, starting to fall asleep within around 20 minutes, and then sleep like a rock. “In Yogic Science, The…
Life’s Moments | Color
Photographer Lorenzo Lessi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Lorenzo’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Music | Knock Me Out By Linda Perry Featuring Grace Slick | The Crow: City Of Angels Soundtrack CD (1996)
I turn off the lights and look at my lava lamp while listening to this blues rock. This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection…
Music | Wasuze Olya? By Samite | Ugandan Music
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * To purchase this download see Amazon.com below: Wasuze…
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From Sudan, a caravan follows ancestor’s ghostly trail. The traders wearing flowing galabeyas finally arrive at Birqash market. Grinding out an existence, they sell exhausted camels…
Shepherd’s Life | Elburz Mountains, Iran
Photographer Gianluca Ceccarini @ Sarab Collective is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Chupanan’. To see Gianluca’s projects, click…
Recipes | International Flavors | New Series On Edge of Humanity Magazine
Edge of Humanity Magazine will soon bring to you “International Flavors | Recipes”. This new series is about recipes from countries or regions from all…
The Vigorous Beauty Of Trees
Landscape Photographer Greg Large is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Greg’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Architecture In B&W
Photographer Gabriele Croppi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘METAPHYSICS OF THE URBAN LANDSCAPE’ series. To see Gabriele’s body…
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corruption acknowledges no pain population begs for change Miami’s luxury real estate place to park illicit gains soldiers follow the dictator & generals’ orders until butchering…
Music | Concerto For 2 Violins In A Minor, Op. 3, No. 8: I. Allegro | Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Performed By Jeanne Lamon and Tafelmusik Orchestra
The volume is turned up super high and the speakers are making love with the music. I wave my arms in the air and dance,dance, dance around my library.…
Artist Exposé | Gouache Paintings
Artist Bill Mayer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘New Gouache Paintings’series. To see Bill’s body of work, click…
Cookbook Review | Thai Street Food | Authentic Recipes, Vibrant Traditions By David Thompson
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: Thailand is the land of unlimited smiles…
Start Of A New Series | Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection Reviews
Over the last 30 years, I have collected an abundance of cookbooks relating to international food. Eating is a major part of my life. Travelling to…
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mind’s web accumulates past calculates future struggles with present to cooperate * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The Hermit Poet | Stories Of…
Music | The Chinese Cheng | Ancient and Modern Performed By Professor Liang Tsai-Ping | Master Of The 16 Stringed Zither
From the vinyl record back cover: Instrument: The Cheng is a 16-stringed zither, originated in the Ch’ in Dynasty (221-206 BC). Also available on CD! This CD…
Haiku #259
Dispassionate fog Provides Concealment for Predator and prey * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The Hermit Poet | Stories Of Human Condition |…
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Elegantly dressed, she eagerly waited at the railway station. By late afternoon, head down, slowly walking away, realizing the satisfying roleplay sessions would never happen again.…
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cocooned in studio decades forming clay twisted stiff fingers unsold sculptures * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The Hermit Poet | Stories Of…
Music | Odjaroum (Come Home) By Lévon Minassian From Album The Doudouk – Beyond Borders – Lévon Minassian And Friends (1998) Armenian Music
To experience the FULL EFFECT of the music, I listen to this masterpiece in total darkness. This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection…
Start of a New Series! Nibbling On Asian History and Philosophy
I first read this poem over thirty-five years ago, relating to impermanence, in a university Asia history class textbook. The poem was composed by Takijirō Ōnishi.…
The Inevitable Changes Of Self-Preservation
Fine Art Photographer and Artist Jane Long is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘Self-Preservation’ series. To see Jane’s…
Growing Up In A Silent Home | A Photographer’s Story
Photographer Katia Morichetti is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘The Impossible Elsewhere’. To see Katia’s body of…
Disappearing Circus
Photographer Luca Santini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘CIRCUS: A noi ci bagna la pioggia e…
The Beauty Above
Photographer Peter Li is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Architecture’ series. To see Peter’s body of work, click on…
My Time With Tina | Alzheimer’s Disease
Photographer Gianluca Ceccarini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the long term project ‘Tina’. To see Gianluca’s projects, click…
Life’s Moments | Latvia
Photographer Roman Drits is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Auftakt’ project. To see Roman’s body of work, click on…
The Milky Way
Photographer & Digital Artist Derek Sturman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Milky Way’ series. To see Derek’s body…
Mundane Stories
Photographer Gael Bonnefon is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘ELEGY FOR THE MUNDANE ’. To see Gael’s…
The Space In Between
Photographer Sophie Barbasch is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘The Source of Heat’. To see Sophie’s body…
“Vedi Napoli e poi muori”
Photographer Stefano Lista is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Only After You Can Die’. To see Stefano’s…
Eyes Of Captivity
Photographer Oscar Ciutat is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Caged’. To see Oscar’s body of work, click…
The Real You
NFL Player & Poet Ryan Russell is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this poem. * The Real You I wonder…
Bulldozing Nature’s Rhythm
Photographer Yurian Quintanas Nobel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘The End Of The Days’. To see…
The Place Where Time Stands Still
Photographer Maria Oliveira is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Under the surveillance of ancient animals’. To see…
Daily Life | 1970s & 1980s
Photographer Dan Lenchner is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Dan’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Finding Solitude In Solitaire, Namibia
Photographer and Professor Jeremiah Gilbert is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Finding Solitude in Solitaire, Namibia’. To see…
Street Photography | Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Photographer Tom Souzer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. To see Tom’s series, click on any image. …
New York City’s Chinatown & The Impact Of Modernization
Photographer Dimitri Mellos is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the project ‘Chinatown’. To see Dimitri’s body of work,…
The Story Of My Life
Photographer and Artist Jamie House is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ongoing project ‘I am not the person you…
I’m Right Behind You
Visual Artist Jacopo Rufo is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Sottofondi’. To see Jacopo’s body of work,…
The Village
NFL Player & Poet Ryan Russell is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this poem. * The Village It takes a…
Gutting Herrings In Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh | Oil on Canvas
Contemporary Figurative Artist Davy Macdonald is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the series ‘The Herring Lassies’. To see Davy’s body…
It’s Always Winter In New York City
NFL Player & Poet Ryan Russell is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this poem. * It’s Always Winter in NYC …
Artist Exposé | Chrome
Photographer Neil Burnell is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Chrome’ series. To see Neil’s body of work, click on…
Getting Closer To God In Vatican City
Photographer Guido Gazzilli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the project ‘Vatican’. To see Guido’s body of work,…
Northern Norway
Photographer Kinga Pinkstonowa is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘On the road with ghosts’. To see Kinga’s body…
Music | Truckin’ By The Grateful Dead (1970)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * To purchase this download see Amazon.com below: Truckin’…
Music | Going Up The Country By Canned Heat (1968)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * To purchase this download see Amazon.com below: Going…
Music | Mamy Blue Performed by Pop Tops (1971)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * To purchase this download see Amazon.com below: *…
Music | Downtown Performed By Petula Clark (1964)
If you are down, listen to this song and you will feel happy. :):):):):) This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen…
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Peasants Congregate On the street Submissively Waiting Holding bowls While Privileged Donate Soup of the day * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The…
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No expensive toys Laughing Smiling Riding water buffalo Free entertainment for children * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The Hermit Poet | Stories…
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technologically advanced species remained primitive warriors until extinction * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The Hermit Poet | Stories Of Human Condition |…
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Garden swing Sitting Cutting Pieces of pear Using Sharp knife Hedonistic bites Under Moonlight * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The Hermit Poet…
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Young girl Sitting on dirty blanket Tiny fingers Reaching into packet Scarfs down Leftover French fries Mother Collected While Begging on the street * Find More…
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window seat crowded city bus long slow stop and go ride discussing history with older gentleman holding stack of books from the public library who…
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Hospital bed Connected to IV drip Urine half fills container Days pass examining ceiling Scheduled Tests Medication Frustration * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels…
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Roofing Eight stories tall Do not fall Shirt off Sun cooking my skin Long day Muscles hurt Tomorrow Do it again * Find More Poetry HERE *…
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leaky faucet drip drip I just was riding the drift same same power game building blocks one two three your lungs full of rage STOP shouting…
Following In The Footsteps Of Ancient Love
Graphic Designer and Photographer Michiko Chiyoda is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the multimedia project ‘Oshichi’. To see Michiko’s…
The Family Struggles Behind My Charming Childhood
Photographer Thomas Duffield is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘The whole house is shaking’. To see Thomas’…
The Roma In The City Of Brno, Czech Republic
Photographer Evzen Sobek is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Gypsies in Brno City’. To see Evzen’s body…
Rimini’s Nightlife
Photographer Federico Arcangeli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the project ‘Pleasure Island’. To see Federico’s body of…
Regaining Control Of My Life
Photographic Artist Daniel Keys is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘145 Nights’. To see Daniel’s body of…
Modern Hermits | Online, All Day
Journalist Natalia Ershova is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the project ‘JOURNEY TO THE EDGE OF THE ROOM’. …
The Tormented State Of Mind
Photographer Stefano Bonazzi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘THE LAST DAY ON EARTH’. To see Stefano’s body…
Urban Photography In B&W
Computer Graphic Artist and Photographer Magda Chudzik is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘City’ series. To see Magda’s body of…
Boyhood, Manhood & Military Education
Photographer Evita Goze is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘On Guard’. To see Evita’s body of work,…
Travel Photography
Photographer Alesya Osadchaya is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this travel photography. To see Alesya’s body of work, click on any image. …
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plants need to drink ancient vessel leaks happiness is what everyone seeks however humans suffer Who controls the switch? faith continues to make its pitch *…
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home in the shadows waiting alone wife cries while husband sitting at the bar washes down reality * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With…
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falling clutching onto failures all the way down * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The Hermit Poet | Stories Of Human Condition |…
Music | In Hell I’ll Be in Good Company By The Dead South (2014)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * * To purchase this download see Amazon.com below: In Hell I’ll Be in Good Company…
Music | Das Model By Kraftwerk | Die Mensch-Maschine Album (1980)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse See our Complete Music Selection HERE * Back to HOME PAGE
Music | Malo By Bebe (2004)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To purchase this download see Amazon.com below: Malo [Explicit] * Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse See…
Life’s Moments In B&W
Photographer Maria Spyropoulou is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Maria’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Rural Life, Food & Land
Photographer Madeline Cottingham is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Yelling From The Lower Field’. To see Madeline’s…
Finding My True Self In Soho, London
Photographer Verda Sigura is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Lost&Found in Soho’. To see Verda’s body of work,…
Globalization & The Changes On Familiar Landscapes
Photographer Gianluca Morini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘A LONG JOURNEY THROUGH NOTHING NEW’. To see…
Artist Exposé | Acrylic On Maple Panel
Artist Tiffany Bozic is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Tiffany’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Music | Saiyan Rooth Gaye Performed By Shobha Gurtu | Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1978)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * To purchase this download see Amazon.com below: Saiyan…
Music History | Davon Geht Die Welt Nicht Unter Performed By Zarah Leander (1942) | Inglourious Basterds Motion Picture Soundtrack
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To watch and listen to Davon Geht Die Welt Nicht Unter performed by Zarah Leander in…
Music | Padam Padam By Edith Piaf From the Edith Piaf L’ INTEGRALE 20 CD 413 Chansons Box Set | Including 2 Booklets: Portfolio and Biographie
This 20 CD box set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to Padam Padam which is a song included in the…
End-of-Life Care & Culture | China
Documentary Photographer Jiwei Han is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor this social documentary photography. From the ongoing project ‘Hugging Death’. To see Jiwei’s body…
On The Streets Of Ankara, Turkey
Photographer Soner Abaci is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. To see Soner’s body of work, click on any image. …
Reflections On Human Nature
Photographer Federico Massimiliano Mozzano is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Embryo’. To see Federico’s body of work, click…
Music | Kind Of Blue CD | Miles Davis (Trumpet) With Julian Cannonball Adderley (Alto Saxophone) John Coltrane (Tenor Saxophone) Wynton Kelly (Piano) Bill Evans (Piano) Paul Chambers (Bass) Jimmy Cobb (Drums) Recorded New York City 1959 “Masterpiece”
This CD was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to the full album on YouTube CLICK HERE * To purchase this CD…
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rats scatter up down coconut tree confused used no serenity animosity festers engulfed by fraudulent broadcasters camouflaged decay 1% dictates the plays listen to what they…
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boondocks sitting in a shitbox cross gate arms down watching train roll by wish I caught that ride any change will improve life * Find More…
Abandoned Miracles | Desolate Crash Sites | 100% Survival
Photographer Dietmar Eckell is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this landscape/documentary photography. From the book ‘Happy End’. To see Dietmar’s body of work,…
Daily Life On Historical Ground & Intimate Stories Of A German Family During World War II
Photographer Nashalina Schrape is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Whispers in East Berlin’. To see Nashalina’s body…
