Mantras From the Moon, by Michael Baldwin, consists of 53 Zen poems by Michael Baldwin and 66 full color, public-domain images, many from vintage Japanese woodblock prints. Baldwin also provides basic explanations of the concepts of Zen philosophy and poetry so the reader can better appreciate the poems. This book is a wonderful introduction to Zen and Zen poetry for anyone not familiar with Zen culture. For those who are interested in pursuing more information about Zen after reading this book, Baldwin includes his recommendations for other books about Zen and Zen poetry. These poems and images will appeal to anyone with an interest in Zen or Japanese art.
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