優しき光、しなやかなる陰たち ―
その儚さは、切ないほどに美しい
佇み ―
凪を待ち続ける
The light is tender, the shadow falls with grace—
delicate, it stirs the ache of beauty.
I linger, awaiting the hush of the lull.

木 村 尚 樹
Naoki Kimura
凪景 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.

Literary Revelations

FOR YOUR INFO

Penguin Random House, the publisher encompassing the “Penguin” name, reported record global revenues of €4.9 billion (approximately $5.3 billion) for 2024, driven by higher book prices and broad title offerings. This marks an increase from €4.5 billion ($4.92 billion) in 2023, continuing a trend of rising sales despite earlier challenges. 

That said, you understand.

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You can find Lullscapes in Light and Shadow here. https://www.amazon.com/Fine-Art-Photography-Lullscapes-Shadow/dp/B0FP9JL6TL/

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ABOUT THE BOOK.

The title “Nagikei” (凪景–Lullscapes) distills the profound tranquility and harmony embodied in “Nagi” (凪, Lull), weaving it seamlessly with the subtle appreciation for nuance and evanescence inherent in “Kei” (景, scenery or emotional landscape). In Naoki Kimura’s fine art photography and poetry album, this fusion becomes not merely an artful label, but a gentle invocation—an 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 poetry—haiku, 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 with—an artifact for repeated visitation, wherein each encounter reveals new shades of meaning.

Nagikei is a quiet revolution—a 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.

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THANK YOU!

My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan Book Reviews

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