I am thrilled to let you know that Literary Revelations’ new poetry and art album Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art is #1 Top Release on Amazon in the US and #1 Bestseller in Japan ! The book is authored by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton (me)
Please check the book here:
Thank you to everyone who helped us.
I realize it is not cheap, but it’s an art album, and we cannot lower the price because of production costs.
All my love
Gabriela Marie Milton
PS. I am very sorry I cannot like your posts. WordPress banned me from giving likes on the day of the launch, right after I posted.
My publishing house, Literary Revelations, and I are thrilled beyond words to share some incredible news with you. The eBook edition of Fine Art Photography: Lullscapes in Light and Shadow by acclaimed Japanese artist Naoki Kimura has soared to the #1 Bestseller spot in Japan! Equally exciting, the book is currently the #1 Bestseller in the USA too.
This journey would not be possible without your unwavering support and appreciation for the art of photography and poetry. Each page of this collection is a tribute to quiet beauty, gentle illumination, and the delicate dance of shadows and wordsโa treasure designed to enrich the souls of all who encounter it.
From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank you for being part of this artistic adventure. Your enthusiasm inspires us every day, and we sincerely hope you continue to enjoy and share our eBook with others. With your help, this digital masterpiece can find its way to even more art lovers around the world.
May this book bring light and serenity to your days. Thank you for making this moment possible.
I am thrilled to share excellent news on behalf of Literary Revelations (lr_publisher) and myself, Gabriela Marie Milton, as its founder. Our journey, driven by an enduring love for literature and art and a commitment to elevating voices in the literary world and art, has reached a global milestone: we have been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Morning News, International Business Times, and many other notable platforms.
This recognition is not only a testament to the vibrant work we do at Literary Revelations but also an acknowledgment of the authors and readers who form the heart of our community. From championing bold new voices to curating collections that resonate across cultures and generations, our mission continues to attract wide attention.
We are deeply grateful for the opportunities to share our story and vision with such distinguished audiences. Being spotlighted on these renowned networks underscores the impact of our efforts and encourages us to keep pushing the boundaries of literary innovation.
From the features:
Founded in 2022 by acclaimed poet and editor Gabriela Marie Milton, Literary Revelations has swiftly established itself as a distinguished independent publishing house, dedicated to poetry, short stories, art, and novels. In a short period of time, the press has carved a respected position in international literary and artistic circles, with every book released to date achieving #1 Amazon bestseller status in multiple categories, as well as recognition in curated exhibitions and museums abroad.
The press distinguishes itself through a carefully curated editorial approach, emphasizing literary excellence and artistic vision over quantity of publication. This commitment to selectivity has allowed Literary Revelations to stand out in a market where mass publication often overshadows quality.
Unlike many open-submission journals, the editorial board of Literary Revelations Journal follows a rigorous review process, ensuring that published works maintain high literary standards.
The journal has featured prominent voices, including interviews with figures such as Gaetano Camillo, who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Through such initiatives, the journal has become a space where emerging and established voices converge to explore the evolving landscape of contemporary literature.
Below are some of the links to our recent features for you to explore:
We offer our heartfelt apologies for our recent silence. The arteries of Literary Revelations have been abuzz with activityโa symphony of manuscripts and the perpetual quest for literary excellence. Though your pens have not touched these pages as often as we would wish, rest assured that your voices and submissions have never been far from our thoughts.
Thank you for your patience and loyalty. Continue to explore, to write, to dreamโand do not miss the opportunity to discover our newest literary triumph, Fine Art Photography: Lullscapes in Light and Shadow by Naoki Kimura.
Due to the volume of sales, Amazon reduces its prices. Lullscapes in Light and Shadows remains after two weeks since its publication a TOP RELEASE in the USA and a #1 Bestseller in Japan
My dearest followers and cherished subscribers, I am absolutely exhilarated to share the incredible news that Lullscapes in Light and Shadow by Naoki Kimura has soared to the very top of the charts in both Japan and the USA!
#1 Bestseller in Japan in two Amazon categories
Top release in the USA in Black and White Photography
Bestseller in the USA
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible support through your purchases and heartfelt reviews. Your kindness fills me with deep gratitude and joy.
ๅชใใๅ ใใใชใใใชใ้ฐใใก โ ใใฎๅใใฏใๅใชใใปใฉใซ็พใใ ไฝใฟ โ ๅชใๅพ ใก็ถใใ The light is tender, the shadow falls with graceโ delicate, it stirs the ache of beauty. I linger, awaiting the hush of the lull.
ๆจ ๆ ๅฐ ๆจน Naoki Kimura ๅชๆฏ Nagikei Lullscapes in Light and Shadow
A few words about this haiku
Despite its brevity, a haiku can carry profound emotional weight. Its power lies in what is left unsaidโthe spaces between words and the silence after the final syllable. This is truly a fabulous piece that lingers in the mind, echoing with gentle wisdom and stirring wonder. To analyze Noaki Kimura’s haiku is to appreciate his artistry and embrace the delight it brings to the reader.
As another week gently draws to its close, I want to pause and wish each of you a truly fabulous weekend. May these days be filled with the gentle beauty of quiet moments, the laughter of friends, and the comfort of creative inspiration.
Haiku by Gabriela Marie Milton
I enter your soft dreams, your lips linger, dew-kissed night, silence breathes between.
Update: Lullscapes in Light and Shadow
I am delighted to share an update on Naoki Kimuraโs remarkable fine art photography and poetry, Lullscapes in Light and Shadow, published by Literary Revelations. The album is still a #1 bestseller in Japan, a Top Release, and a bestseller in the USA. This splendid collection weaves delicate imagery and profound emotion into every line, exploring the interplay between illumination and obscurity in both poetry and fine art photography. Naoki Kimuraโs work truly invites readers to wander through landscapes of dream and memory, where each poem is a moment of quiet discovery.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the book. Your enthusiasm and encouragement mean the world, and it is heartwarming to see Lullscapes in Light and Shadow finding its way to readers across the globe.
Thank you, USA!
Thank you, Japan!
Thank you, UK!
Thank you, Canada!
Your love of literature is what keeps stories alive and growing. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased and read the book. May this weekend bring you peace, inspiration, and the gentle glow of words well loved.
For you a poem from Naoki’s album:
Somewhere between heartbeats and breath, golden whispers coil in stillness, each filament a promise that even silence can wear its own light. –Naoki Kimura
The featured photo also belongs to Naoki Kimura and it is included in the album.
Lullscapes in Light and Shadow by Naoki Kimura is now a #1 Bestseller in Japan (References), a #2 Bestseller, and a #1 Amazon Top Release in the USA (Black and White Photography)
My dear followers,
I am overflowing with gratitude for each and every one of you who chose to buy the book!
Special thanks to our Artist in Residence in Japan: Hikari!
ๅชใใๅ ใใใชใใใชใ้ฐใใก โ ใใฎๅใใฏใๅใชใใปใฉใซ็พใใ ไฝใฟ โ ๅชใๅพ ใก็ถใใ The light is tender, the shadow falls with graceโ delicate, it stirs the ache of beauty. I linger, awaiting the hush of the lull.
ๆจ ๆ ๅฐ ๆจน Naoki Kimura ๅชๆฏ Nagikei Lullscapes in Light and Shadow
My dear followers.
Lullscapes in Light and Shadow by Naoki Kimura, is now an Amazon bestseller and Top New Release in Black and White Photography.
I am deeply grateful to everyone who bought the book or spread the news.
I need your help more than ever.
WHY?
Because on Tuesday, the four major publishers of the world release their books, usually dragging down self-published books and small independent publishers. Literary Revelations is so proud of its accomplishments, but it is not Penguin Random House.
Penguin Random House, the publisher encompassing the “Penguin” name, reported record global revenues of โฌ4.9 billion (approximately $5.3 billion) for 2024, driven by higher book prices and broad title offerings. This marks an increase from โฌ4.5 billion ($4.92 billion) in 2023, continuing a trend of rising sales despite earlier challenges.
The title โNagikeiโ (ๅชๆฏโLullscapes) distills the profound tranquility and harmony embodied in โNagiโ (ๅช, Lull), weaving it seamlessly with the subtle appreciation for nuance and evanescence inherent in โKeiโ (ๆฏ, scenery or emotional landscape). In Naoki Kimuraโs fine art photography and poetry album, this fusion becomes not merely an artful label, but a gentle invocationโan opening into a world where, between the shifting of light and shadow, time decelerates and the soul glides quietly toward contemplation.
Lullscapes in Light and Shadows is an artwork of interwoven monochrome vistas, with a careful curation of poetryโhaiku, tanka, free-form verse, and brief prose reflections. Each literary piece is chosen to echo or counterpoint the visual narrative, inviting us ever deeper into the dialogue between image and word, between perception and emotion. The result is not a collection to be hurried through, but a presence to be lived withโan artifact for repeated visitation, wherein each encounter reveals new shades of meaning.
Nagikei is a quiet revolutionโa call to reclaim the present moment from the relentless tide of haste and distraction. It is a living testament to the possibility of beauty in stillness, a sanctuary for those willing to see with eyes attuned to the delicate music of impermanence.
