About the Books

Choose Your Element is a collection of four books with slipcase, written by Joanne H. Stroud, Ph.D. and illustrated by Tashasan, that introduces and explores the mystery of the four classic elements - earth, air, fire, and water. Infused with the imagination of 20th century French philosopher Gaston Bachelard, these books nurture a poetic appreciation of the elements.

“Somehow with Bachelard we recognize the elements for what they are: qualities of being, dazzling us with their infinite possibilities.”

— Richard Lewis, Author and Director of the Touchstone Center for Children

Earth Is Round Air Is Clear Fire Is Hot Water Is Wet

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ISBN 0-911005-42-0
perfect bound, 4 - 100 page illustrated books w/slipcase
$29.95 retail

Book/Cover design: Suzanna Brown - O! Suzanna

The Dallas Institute Publications publishes works concerned with the imaginative, mythic, and symbolic sources of culture.

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Dallas, Texas 75201