Personalized Publishing House - Eblana Press
Eblana Press is a small, personalized publishing house located in the heart of West Cork, known for works such as James Harpur poetry and the intriguing title, The Gospel of Gargoyle.
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We are very proud of our latest publication from Eblana Press, A Place Where Ireland Is Invisible, by esteemed poet and Aos Dána member, James Harpur. This remarkable work features wood engravings by Paul Ó Colmáin. In this extraordinary collaboration, James Harpur's poetry and Paul Ó Colmáin’s artworks come together to create a book of wonders, offering a set of poems that imaginatively restore the lives of the Irish saints. These pages present a unique fusion of the human and divine, the natural and supernatural, converging into a realm that is distinctly Irish yet transcends boundaries – a place where Ireland is invisible.
James Harpur, poet
Paul Ó Colmáin, artist
Paul Ó Colmáin, artist
Eblana Press is thrilled to announce the publication of James Harpur and Paul Ó Colmáin's latest book, A Place Where Ireland Is Invisible. James Harpur is renowned for his contributions to poetry, having published eight poetry collections, including The Examined Life (2021), which won the Vincent Buckley Poetry Prize, and The White Silhou
Eblana Press is thrilled to announce the publication of James Harpur and Paul Ó Colmáin's latest book, A Place Where Ireland Is Invisible. James Harpur is renowned for his contributions to poetry, having published eight poetry collections, including The Examined Life (2021), which won the Vincent Buckley Poetry Prize, and The White Silhouette (2018), recognized as an Irish Times Book of the Year. His collection Angels and Harvesters (2012) was shortlisted for the 2013 Irish Times Award and received a PBS Recommendation, while The Dark Age (2007) won the Michael Hartnett Poetry Prize. Harpur's impressive portfolio also includes accolades such as the 1995 British National Poetry Competition and a Patrick and Katharine Kavanagh Fellowship. Additionally, readers of Harpur's poetry can explore themes akin to those found in The Gospel of Gargoyle, showcasing his versatile poetic voice.
Paul Ó Colmáin, artist
Paul Ó Colmáin, artist
Paul Ó Colmáin, artist
Paul is an artist, musician, poet, and storyteller. He has illustrated various works, including The Gospel of Gargoyle by James Harpur, as well as Tírdhreacha by Colm Breathnach and The Oratory of Light, also by James Harpur. His book of haiku, The Silence Unravelling, was published by Eblana Press in 2017. In addition to his literary con
Paul is an artist, musician, poet, and storyteller. He has illustrated various works, including The Gospel of Gargoyle by James Harpur, as well as Tírdhreacha by Colm Breathnach and The Oratory of Light, also by James Harpur. His book of haiku, The Silence Unravelling, was published by Eblana Press in 2017. In addition to his literary contributions, he has released seven music albums and co-runs Working Artist Studios in Ballydehob. His animated short, Port Béil: Mouth Music, won the 2024 Paris Independent Film Festival. Furthermore, he hosts a podcast on Irish Mythology with Leeanne O'Donnell, titled Into the Mythic.
A Place Where Ireland Is Invisible
A Place Where Ireland Is Invisible
A Place Where Ireland Is Invisible
In this remarkable collaboration between two of Ireland’s finest artists, James Harpur and Paul Ó Colmáin have produced a book of wonders under Eblana Press, featuring a set of poems and artworks that imaginatively restore the lives of the Irish saints. Here are pages in which the human and divine, natural and supernatural, converge and i
In this remarkable collaboration between two of Ireland’s finest artists, James Harpur and Paul Ó Colmáin have produced a book of wonders under Eblana Press, featuring a set of poems and artworks that imaginatively restore the lives of the Irish saints. Here are pages in which the human and divine, natural and supernatural, converge and interfuse into a realm which is recognisably Irish, but also a place beyond – where Ireland is invisible. A Place Where Ireland Is Invisible is a collector’s item: a limited hardback 40-page edition of 400 copies, each signed by the author and artist. The book comes with a cover slip and its pages are sewn in signatures, using the finest quality paper. Retail price: €25. But please add €10 postage and packing for orders in Ireland, and €20 for orders outside Ireland. In A Place Where Ireland Is Invisible, James Harpur’s poetry has produced ‘a rich and fresh harvest, allowing the wonder-tales of Irish saints such as Brendan and Gobnait to shine in their own depth and simplicity. Paul Ó Colmáin’s varied and fluent wood engravings are marvellously complementary, adding fresh and sometimes surprising perspectives on the narrative. This is a beautiful book.’ Paddy Bushe also notes the connection to The Gospel of Gargoyle, highlighting the depth of Harpur's work.
The Gospel of Gargoyle
A Place Where Ireland Is Invisible
A Place Where Ireland Is Invisible
The Gospel of Gargoyle by James Harpur, published by Eblana Press, features art by Paul Ó Colmáin. This captivating tale follows a poet residing at the Irish College in Paris, who experiences a series of dreams where he flies to the rooftop of Notre-Dame cathedral and meets a unique gargoyle. Unlike any ordinary gargoyle, this one can spe
The Gospel of Gargoyle by James Harpur, published by Eblana Press, features art by Paul Ó Colmáin. This captivating tale follows a poet residing at the Irish College in Paris, who experiences a series of dreams where he flies to the rooftop of Notre-Dame cathedral and meets a unique gargoyle. Unlike any ordinary gargoyle, this one can speak and claims to be a lost spirit seeking salvation through various incarnations. The Gargoyle and the Poet form an unlikely companionship, bound by a pact: for the poet's visits and deep conversations about life's great questions—discussions he hopes will liberate him from his stone imprisonment—the Gargoyle promises to reveal the answer to the poet's burning question: who or what caused the devastating fire at Notre-Dame in 2019? This limited edition book, available for €15 plus p&p, is beautifully bound with stitched signatures and is signed by both the author, James Harpur, and the artist.
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The Eblana Press
Eblana Press is a small and personal publishing house based in West Cork, specializing in producing the finest poetry books, including notable works like James Harpur poetry and The Gospel of Gargoyle. We believe that the arts can inspire audiences, readers, and communities through song, art, and the written word.