Wind on the Waves

by Kim Stafford, Ray Atkeson, Rick Schafer (Photographer)

Ray Atkeson's tribute to what is considered by many the greatest place on the Oregon coast. Accompanied by sensitive essays by Kim R. Stafford.

Genres: Short Stories

143 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1992

About the author

Kim Robert Stafford is an American poet and essayist who lives in Portland, Oregon. Stafford received a B.A. in 1971, an M.A. in English in 1973 and a Ph.D. in medieval literature in 1979 from the University of Oregon. Since 1979, he has taught writing at Lewis & Clark College in Portland. He has also taught courses at Willamette University in Salem, at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, at the Fishtrap Writers Gathering, and private workshops in Oregon and Italy. He is the founding director and artist-in-residence at the Northwest Writing Institute. He is the son of poet William Stafford.

Reviews

[Sherrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read a lot of Kim Stafford's poetry but this is my first collection of his prose. It is as lyrical as his poetry, and these 50+ essays ring true with my feelings about the coastline of Oregon. Sometimes it's uplifting; other times not so much so. No matter the subject or topic or emotions expressed, Stafford's writing is worth sitting down and reading. Read slowly taking in each word.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

These 52 tiny essays immerse us into magical and mysterious doings on the Oregon coast. Stafford, in almost musical language, places on beaches, in coves, on Highway 101, and in the lives of people, both real and imagined. Sometimes the vignettes are bewildering. Read slow, and think deep.

[Steve Davala · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read, 52 short stories. Different tales from the Oregon coast. Some connect with me, others not.

[Mark]

Had from DPL [OVERSIZE 979.500222 ATKESON RAY] but will leave alone for now. Still want to read but after the other Atkeson books I'll wait.