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by Kyle Cassidy (Author), Trillian Stars (Illustrator)
This exquisite collection features 46 emotive images, each one a visual ode to the forgotten Victorian poet Elizabeth Eleanor Siddal, whose work, unpublished in her lifetime, has never existed in a popular edition.
This collaborative masterpiece by actress, playwright, and model Trillian Stars and her husband, award-winning photographer Kyle Cassidy, offers a unique blend of travel, photography and poetry that transports readers to modern London haunted by the ghosts of the past.
Captured entirely on a Hasselblad HB4116 over 30 days in England, this hardback 8.5 x 8.5, 78 page book contains 46 full color images, each one a story on its own, deeply inspired by the seven complete Elizabeth Siddal poems also included, evoking a sense of nostalgia and timeless beauty, like the lingering scent of perfume after someone has left the room. Immerse yourself in this unique blend of words, images and history, and let This is Only Earth, My Dear transport you to a world where the past and present coexist in a dance of rhythm, light and shadow.Author Biography
Trillian Stars is a multi-talented actress, playwright, and model known for her romantic and ethereal style, her careful yet bold exploration of the Ibsen canon and creating one-woman shows about subjects ranging from Mary Shelley to Eliza Powel. Her work often explores themes of beauty, nostalgia, and the passage of time. Kyle Cassidy is an award-winning photographer and author whose photographic style is known for its depth, humor, and ability to capture the essence of his subjects with compassion and dignity. Leica camera called him "utterly fascinating, fearless, and brilliant."
Elizabeth Siddal (1829-1862) was a painter and poet whose work, though largely forgotten, is filled with a power and beauty ahead of its time. As a significant figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, she existed both in front of the pen and behind it, leaving behind a haunting legacy of artistic influence that continues to inspire those fortunate enough to discover it.
