Marty Gervais & John B. Lee
Two books, two poets bundle
As Peter Hrastovec writes in his recent review:
“Two books, two friends, two views of light.”
We love when books speak to each other. These two new poetry collections by Marty Gervais and John B. Lee are connected not only by their powerful themes, but also by a decades-long friendship and a wonderful joint review celebrating both.
👉 Read the full review here
Two Books, Two Poets Bundle — $25.95 CAD
Save $12 when you purchase these two remarkable collections together
Note: This is a two-book bundle. Quantity “1” includes both The Shape of Disappearing Letters and When You’re Down on Your Knees in a Field Called Forever.
About the Books
The Shape of Disappearing Letters — Marty Gervais
In this deeply moving collection, Marty Gervais transforms the experience of vision loss into an unexpected source of clarity. Written during the progression of age-related macular degeneration, these poems explore a world becoming softer and more uncertain—yet also more luminous and strange. What emerges is a powerful meditation on perception, resilience, and the beauty of what remains.
ISBN: 9781771619004
Paperback
94 pages
When You’re Down on Your Knees in a Field Called Forever — John B. Lee
John B. Lee’s latest collection is a luminous exploration of devotion, memory, and the erosion of communal life. Expanding his autobiographical journey, Lee reflects on the fragile beauty of shared experience—reminding us that when people gather, when they sing together, something essential and unifying still endures.
ISBN 9781771619042
Softcover
144 pages
“It is fitting that, this year, Mosaic Press has released a collection of poetry by each of these talented and influential artists—a celebration of sorts and, for each of them, an invitation to explore themes of generational memory and lessons learned. And as with everything they do, Gervais and Lee do not disappoint.”
— Peter Hrastovec, current Poet Laureate for the city of Windsor
Product Details
Genre: Poetry
Formats:
- The Shape of Disappearing Letters: Softcover, 94 pages, 5 × 8.5 inches
- When You’re Down on Your Knees in a Field Called Forever: Softcover, 144 pages, 6 × 9 inches
Pricing:
Bundle pricing available (limited-time offer)
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
MARTY GERVAIS is a celebrated Canadian poet, journalist, editor, and publisher whose work has shaped the country’s literary landscape. Born in Windsor, Ontario, he is the founder of Black Moss Press and has published widely across poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and photography. He was Windsor’s first Poet Laureate and has received numerous literary and journalism awards for his contributions to Canadian culture.
JOHN B. LEE is widely acknowledged as one of Canada’s most prolific and accomplished literary figures. He is the author or editor of more than seventy books, including the bestsellers That Sign of Perfection: Poems and Stories on the Game of Hockey, and Smaller Than God, words of spiritual longing. His work has been published internationally and translated into French, Spanish, Korean, and Chinese. Lee has received numerous honours, including the $10,000 CBC Literary Award for Poetry, the People’s Poetry Award, and lifetime appointments as Poet Laureate of Brantford and Honorary Poet Laureate of Norfolk County.