ā€œMary Walker isnā€™t just one of my favorite living poets.
Sheā€™s one of my favorite poets, period.ā€

MARTHA BECK, New York Times bestselling author

First Edition Hardcover

limited to 200 copies - SOLD OUT

 

As one of a Limited Edition of only 200 copies, your beautifully bound artisanal book will be hand-numbered and signed by Mary.

  • 62 poems borne from the land.

  • Featuring the painting Earth by New Zealand oil painter Jane Blackmore.

  • Delightful-to-touch, sustainably sourced paper (FSC, PEFC approved).

  • Ribbon bookmark and gold foil lettering.

  • Your copy hand-numbered and signed for you, with an inscription if you wish.

For postage information, and to order, click below:

 

ā€œIā€™ll keep this book close and read it often. I advise other readers to do the same!ā€

MARTHA BECK, New York Times bestselling author

 

MORE ABOUT YOUR LIMITED EDITION BOOK:

  • Limited edition numbers are assigned as orders are received. First orders will be numbered 001, 002, 003 etc.

  • Your book is marked inside as a First Edition, as well as being hand-numbered and signed by me.

  • If you would like a particular inscription, please include this when ordering. Iā€™d love to personalise your book for you.

  • Your book will be prepared and posted from New Zealand. Iā€™ll send you the estimated delivery time when I send your book.

  • Postal services: The postal service in some countries is in a state of flux at present. Therefore, there is a possibility of longer than usual delivery times. Should your book not be delivered, due to this being a limited edition printing I cannot offer a replacement book. Here is a list of countries post cannot be sent to. Please check to see if your location is listed before you order.

 

READER REVIEWS:

"I am on poem number 4, and I have decided this book is going to change my year." ~ Amber-Jayne Bain

"To all the poetry lovers out there, this book is an absolute treasure." ~ Wellington Apothecary

"These poems are like medicine." ~ Chantal Cropp

"Your book has arrived and it is absolutely beautiful. My body breathes a soft sigh of relief everytime I read one." ~ Joss Goulden

"I adored receiving this beautiful toanga made with love and wisdom." ~ Lisa Markwick

"A lovely book of gentle words for you, me and the land, wrapped up in a warm hug. So fitting in these turbulent times." ~ Lizzie Beere

"Oh my goodness, it is just beautiful. It even feels beautiful to hold, with its suede-like texture. This already feels like a much-treasured book to me." ~ Katrina Rowe

Look insideā€¦

A selection of the 62 poems in The Land Will Hold You

 
 
 
 
 

from Readers

Sunrise at home in winter.

Your poems always make me feel calm and hopeful. ~ Annie

This really spoke to me today, I needed to hear this. Thank you for your beautiful work. ~ Moira

Your poems are such a massive part of our week. A staple in our home. ~ Devon

Thank you Mary for your beautiful soothing words. They are a balm every time. ~ Helene

You have a knack of putting into words a felt sense that I can only just begin to name and understand. ~ Sarah

This is the most touching set of words.... I plan on printing it out to read it as needed. - Cathy

 
 

Words I needed to read, in just this way. Thank you. ~ Tara

Your words and contemplations speak to me across these miles, and are always welcome. - Sam

Thank you for this beautiful, uplifting rallying call of a poem, Mary. ~ Ali

Your poems are such a gift. ~ Maddi

I love your nature metaphors, they feel so gentle and grounded and accepting. ~ Laurie

Every time I stop and read your words, a calm washes over me. - Tracey

 
 

IN NEW ZEALAND?

The Land Will Hold You is available now in paperback from Wellington Apothecary.