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Current listings of books published by Artists Embassy International, available world-wide through Amazon. 

Authors of currently listed books:
Natica Angilly
Richard Angilly
Judy Hardin Cheung




Books by Artists Embassy International authors are artistic creations with a message that leads towards universal understanding through the arts. Like other works of art, the purchase of AEI books helps fund the activities and events of AEI, a 501c3 non-profit organization.


Please check this page regularly for new titles and subjects.

All prices are subject to change without notice.


Available on Amazon.com

Compiled by Natica Angilly: We Need to Send Out More Birds: Remembering Poet Rechard Angilly in Poetry and Dance, tributes in poetry, prose and dance, September 2023, paperback, color illustration, 183 pages

$9.95

 


Available on Amazon.com

Journey to Wisdom
Memoir of Althya Clark Youngman
Founder of Artists Embassy International

as told to Mary Rudge, First Poet Laureate of Alameda, CA
Edited by Alisha Rodrigues, Poet Laureate Woman of Letters
and Natica Angilly, President of Artists Embassy International

Published by Artists Embassy International, Richmond, CA, 2020
387 pages, black & white photos

Available on Amazon.com
Richard and Natica Angilly, The Marriage of Poetry and Dance, The beauty of two art forms working together is often called "A marriage made in Heaven, March 2023, 318 pages, color photos, 
$20.50

Available on Amazon

Romance of Poetry and Dance
by The Poet and the Dancer,
Richard and Natica Angilly
Dancing Poetry Festival founders 
and Artists Embassy International 
Ambassadors of the Arts

Published by 
Artists Embassy International, 2020

254 pages, color photos
collection of essays, poetry, articles
historical events of 
Artists Embassy International
and the Poetic Dance Theater Company


Available on Amazon.com

Natica Angilly, Prompts That Make Your Poetry Dance, written to inspire, challenge and spark the creative imagination of poets to write for dance. Together we share a chance to find the prompts that cause poetry and create partnerships with poetry and dance.  March 2021, paperback, 125 pages

$10.00


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Natica Angilly, Muse, My own love of poetry and dancing poetry has led me to discover and re-discover these works that seem to have been waiting for me to organize. I am grateful for the opportunity to present this book of my own paintings, collages, thoughts, and poetry. August 2021, paperback, 147 pages, color photos.
$20.00

Available on Amazon

The Art of Awe IV:
The Spoken Word Dances the Universe
by Richard Angilly and Natica Angilly
Founders of The Dancing Poetry Festivals, poetic dance artists, and friends of Artists Embassy International

Published by 
Artists Embassy International, 2019

262 pages, black & white photos
collection of essays, poetry, articles, and historical events of Artists Embassy International and the Poetic Dance Theater Company




Available on Amazon

The Art of Awe III:
The Power of Your Artists Journey
Compiled by Artists Embassy International,
Dancing Poetry Festivals,
Poetic Dance Theater Company
and Richard and Natica Angilly

Published by 
Artists Embassy International, 2019

201 pages, black & white photos
collection of essays, poetry, articles, recent travels and events of Artists Embassy International and the Poetic Dance Theater Company

Available on Amazon

The Art of Awe II:
And the Power of Your Creative Spirit
by Natica Angilly

Published by 
Artists Embassy International, 2019

218 pages, black & white photos
Artists Embassy International Arts Ambassadors from many genres share their experiences with awe, marketing secrets, artistry and poetry together with dance as a unified art form collected by Richard and Natica Angilly

Available on Amazon

The Art of Awe I:
and the Power of Your Artists Statement
by Richard and Natica Angilly

Published by 
Artists Embassy International, 2019

216 pages, black & white photos
A Tribute to Artists Embassy International and our founder, Althya Youngman as displayed through photos, poems, articles, and essays of the ongoing activities of Artists Embassy International which is the legacy of Althya Youngman which continues to guide many artists of various genres now and, hopefully, into the distant future.

Available on Amazon
All of Us Are We

by Judy Hardin Cheung, Poet Laureate Woman of Letters
President of Poets of the Vineyard, 
Exec. VP United Poets Laureate International
VP Artists Embassy International

Published by Artists Embassy International, Richmond, CA, 2020
183 pages, poetry, and short stories 1970's-2020 

Available on Amazon

Lotus in the Depth

by Judy Hardin Cheung
International Poet Laureate Woman of Letters
President of Poets of the Vineyard
VP Artists Embassy International
Exec. VP Poets Laureate International

Published by 
Artists Embassy International,
Richmond, CA, 2020

47 pages, color photos
The process of writing a poem which becomes a dance which is photographed and becomes a book in the process called Ekphrasis, making art from other forms of art.

Available on Amazon.com
Judy Hardin Cheung, editor; River of Stars: Poets of the Vineyard Anthology, 

Contemporary poetry with introductions to world-wide poets who write to promote peace and understanding. November 2022, paperback, 376 pages, color illustrations

$22.91


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Judy Hardin Cheung, Poetography, Living the Transition into the Time That Is to Come: Poetography is a compilation of chapbooks written and illustrated with color photos by Judy Hardin Cheung, June, 2021, paperback, 175 pages, color illustrations

$25.00


Richard Angilly: Organic Music, Albany Press, Albany, CA, 1977.  B&W photos by Roger Hess.  Includes the famous, “Children of the Universe,” performed in many countries by Natica Angilly’s Poetic Dance Theater Company. 80 pages. Paperback.


$15 + tax $1.27 + S&H $2 = $18.27   

Organic Music, Collector’s original 1st edition 1977, 8.2x5.3x.50,   Amazon: "5-star rating”100% positive over last 12 months"

$21.50 and up



Additional books published by Artists Embassy International. Please contact AEI at naticaaei@aol.com to check on availability.

Natica Angilly: Dancing Poetry, A workbook--for your beauty, health, freedom, pleasure, strength art and peace; Mother’s Hen Press, Berkeley, CA, The Muchos Somos Series, 1997.  Introduction by Mary Rudge, Poet Laureate of Alameda, foreword by Dr. Clarence Rippel, Pres. Lincoln University.  B&W photos by 17 photographers, paintings by Lorant Chovan. Includes poems by Richard Angilly and Mary Rudge.  48 pages of Dancing Poetry text plus many additional pages of poetry, paintings, and photos. Paperback.


$15 + tax $1.27 + S&H $2 = $18.27   

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Natica Angilly: Facial Expressions for Dancers, How to evoke a muse by using a mirror. Artists Embassy International, San Francisco, CA, 2004, 2nd printing 2008. Photos and book design by Judy Hardin Cheung. 1/4 sized book. 24 pages. Includes a jeweled mirror that fits into the palm of your hand.  Paperback.


$15 + tax $1.27 + S&H $2 = $18.27   

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Richard Angilly: Chants--a Zen Wind, with illustrations and introduction by Zen Master Rev. Don Gilbert. Albany Press, Albany, CA, 1978.  B&W photos by Roger Hess.  Contains the famous “With With Song,” performed around the world by Natica Angilly’s Poetic Dance Theater Company. Print is handwritten.  136 pages. Paperback.


$15 + tax $1.27 + S&H $2 = $18.27.   

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Richard Angilly: Poems of Illumination!  Albany Press, 1977.  B&W photos by Roger Hess.  This volume contains the famous “Wind Music” performed around the world by Natica Angilly’s Poetic Dance Theater Company, including in Tai An, Sze Chuan, China.  Print is handwritten. 96 pages. Paperback.


$15 + tax $1.27 + S&H $2 = $18.27   

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Acorn to Embers: Judy Hardin (Cheung); Valley Quail Publishers, Santa Rosa, CA 1987.  Poems describe multi-generational living in rural California. Limited quantity. 33 pages. Paperback.

$12 + tax $1.02 S&H $2 Total $15.02

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Welcome to the Inside: Judy Hardin (Cheung); Valley Quail Publishers, Santa Rosa, CA 1984. A poetry journey into a state institution for the developmentally disabled.  Poems are about residents, are quotes by resident-students while in class, or captured from spontaneous statements during conversations. Judy Hardin Cheung was a teacher at Sonoma Developmental Center, California, for 30 years. This book focuses on the humanity of people society tends to discard.  Limited quantity. 86 pages. Paperback.

 $12 + tax $1.02 S&H $2.00 Total $15.02

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naticaaei@aol.com for confirmation of availability before sending check or money order made out to Artists Embassy International


Welcome to the Ambassadors’ of the Arts Library of remarkable reading.   

Books, DVD’s, and dance treasures spanning six decades of California performance arts.  Valuable for creative artists, dance professionals, storytellers, and everyone who wishes to express life’s treasured moments.

 AEI publications and gathering of books - focus on art of many genres including poetry,  performance,, dance, fusion, collaborative works,  historical articles, how to, and  good things to know about  inclusive and peaceful art pursuits. Creativity  to help to remember the human

to order any listed itrm, please contact AEI at dancingpoetryi@aol.com

                          

Chants- A Zen Wind, poetry by Richard Angilly Illustrations, drawings and preface by Zen Master Don Gillbert.   Blue  Dragon Press 1978

Dancing Poetry – A workbook-for your beauty, health, freedom, pleasure, strength, art and peace by Natica Angilly

                with poetry by Richard Angilly and Mary Rudge. ( A “How To” guide through  poetic dance) Mother Hen Press- 1997,

                Muchos Somos Series  founded by Louis Cuneo 

Peace Poems by Children, compiled by Mary Rudge, created for 1983 Children’s Poetry Fair of California Federation of Chaparral Poets,

                 co-chaired by :Mary Rudge and Carol Henry –Dennis, President, Lloyd Stone, Computer Book Production, Activa Unlimited:“A/UN AY MAS”

                  Dorinda Moreno, 1983. Cover by Emmy Lou Packared-by permission of the artist) – (Travels with  Artists Embassy as good will exchange)

Find Your Muse in the Mirror, by Natica Angilly.   Classical Facial Expression – for dance and stage. ( poetic referencing and               techniques.  Ancient archetypes, poetic theatrics  and access from history and mythology help clarify reflection and facial intension).  

                AEI publication (2000), includes jeweled hand mirror.  Photographs and book pocket design by Judy Hardin Cheung

The Importance of the Dream, by writer, photographer, Gerri  Lange Encouragement and direction – particularly for youth. 1980,  AEI press.

Dance Passions by Natica Angilly includes influences by American Art Dance Pioneers with poetry by Richard Angilly.   AEI press 2004  

 

 

Proclaim Your Fame!, Make Your Artists Statement with writings, knowledge and arts from Richard Angilly, Tanya Joyce,

 Judy Hardin Cheung, Alisha Rodrigues.  Published by Artists Embassy International 2012

 

 

Living in Dream, poetry and photograph by Judy Hardin Cheung created as good will publication for the World Congress of

                Poets held in Osaka, Japan, 2014  Valley Quail Press

Moments of Contemplation, poetry and photograph by Judy Hardin Cheung created as good will publication for the World Congress

      of Poets held in Larissa, Greece, 2012,  Valley Quail Press

Heritage Comes From The World poetry and photograph by Judy Hardin Cheung created as good will publication for the World                   Congress of Poets held in Managua, Nicaragua, 2010,  Valley Quail Press

Art Sense, Dance Sensational- THE SENSUAL ESSENTIALS-Employing all our senses & our creative artistry by Natica Angilly

                and other artists and poets.  Artists Embassy Press 2012

 

 

DYNAMISM - What Makes Our Artistry Matter-Dancing DYNAMISM  from worlds of Dance, Art, Poetry, and Ikebana,

 by Natica Angilly, Richard Angilly, Tanya Joyce and Takako Miyashita

Poetic Dance Press – Artists Embassy Poetic Library 2015

Under the Influence of Dance and Poetry, by Natica Angilly.  Techniques, historical contributions and personal impact  of American Dance Pioneers ,Personalities ,and Practices. Influences on  20, and 21st   century dance, expressive artistry and  languages of  movement  thru  aesthetic communication -  Includes world dance  and “universal” forms.  Features international dance festivals: Rakkasah East and West Festivals and workshops, Fusions Festivals  and  Dancing Poetry Festivals.    Poetic Dance press –AEI Poetic Library  2013

Cause  Applause and Audible Awes, Stage Performance Secrets, Grand Prize Poetry- Articles – New & Tried & True techniques.  AEI press  2014   

Cause For Applause (Vol.11) , Top 10 stage tips to ease onto the public podium. Commentary, Historical reports, poetry,  and                 helpful hints to presentation for poets, speakers, creators, and  performers.   AEI press 2015 

Cause Applause and Audible Awes – Love Your Audience 111 with multiple techniques, articles. illustrations and prize winning

                poetry. Multiple award winning and well known artists from many fields give this book amazing directives, stories and helpful                                            information toward presentation. AEI  Press 2015     

Inspiration and Collaboration:  Poetry, art, articles, photography- collected by Natica, Richard, Judy, & Tanya for the delegates of the World Congress of Poets held in Osaka, Japan  in 2014   

Poetic Painting  by poetic painter- artist, statesman,  Dr. Kenneth Quanling Fan with poetry and  paintings by Dr. Fan and

                collected historical photography – documenting poetic world events

Dancing Poetry Ambassadors poetry by Richard Angilly Chosen for performance and for the delegates\ of the 22nd UPLI World Congress of Poets in Larissa Greece, 2011.  Pictures of  performances by Judy Cheung, Carl Sermon , AEI press  2011 .

 Soul Song:  poetry by Alisha Rodrigues 1991 (travels to Taiwan).  Origami, Pearls and Roses 2005,Children Listen! The Earth Mother Speaks,  Fire of The Dance: pioneers of the Belly Dance movement in Calif.  2015 , Family Cooking. 

Celestial Animals : poems inspired by a cultural mix of influences including the the Chinese Zodiac with illustrations by Tanya Joyce ,

                 Small Poetry Press 2006

A Sampler of Poems and Illustrations   by Tanya Joyce, Small Poetry Press 2005

Tarot Haiku :  Anthology of collected poems from famed “ Thursday Night Tarot Group” collected by Poet, Visual Artist and editor

                 Tanya Joyce  - Brushstrokes, San Francisco. 2006 

Dreams of Pan:  Russian Poems and Illustrations by Semion Mirkin with English Retellings by Tanya Joyce , Book design by `                Pipsqueak Productions, LLC.2014

Wandering Minds Dancing Words,  Anthology collections from The Mighty Pens Poetry Club from Alameda Community Learning     

            Center - home of an annual High School Poet Laureate Program..  Inspired and edited by teacher and prizewinning poet

            Cathy Dana – published annually by Cathy Dana and The Mighty Pens Poetry Club of ACLC  2013, 2014.

Working Title:  Art Ambassador’s Passport to Active Peace Making -  Autobiography of  Artists Embassy International            founder, Althya Youngman, as dictated to Mary Rudge.  Chronicles of high adventure in the search for significant influences toward peace and understanding through the universal language of the arts.  Being prepared for publication by Artists Embassy International by Richard Angilly and Alisha Rodrigues     

Poetry Bytes:  “Painted Poetry” by Richard Angilly .  Whimsical visual art with poetry phrases

                from works by Richard Angilly.  Painting by Natica Angilly  collected by Judy Hardin Cheung.  AEI publishing

My Father Believed in Love and I Do Too.  Poetry collection by Cathy Dana in process of publication

                by Sugartown publishing

Green Think – speaking in human  – commentary and poetry on discoveries and creations that bring benefits

from investing in the humanity of poetic communication and peace.  Collaboration by Artists Embassy Ambassadors of the Arts.  AEI publishing.  

The Lady White Snake: An ancient myth of China as retold in free verse by Alisha Rodregues.  AEI publishing.

Love, Like and Other Good Things – poetry and photography by Judy Hardin Cheung – Valley Quail Press

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Balancing Cycles and Transitions: Poetry and Photo-art by Judy Hardin Cheung, 2016, Valley QAuail Publishers, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Essential Arts: The Dynamism of MOVING FUSION: Artistry collection from the Artists Embassy's universal language of the arts.  Artists Embassy International, Richmond, CA, 2016.