Perpetual

Written by Wong and fully illustrated by Cindy Mochizuki, this book follows the course set by Wong in her previous collection, Undercurrent Both books use found poetry, deeply personal recollections, and visual narrative to explore themes of cultural and geological responsibility%E2%80%94 to the natural environment and to humankind%E2%80%94as well as ecological recovery, First Nations land and cultural rights, reclamation of environmental watersheds, and connection with nature. Mochizuki's art is a perfect complement to Wong's writing: fluid, captivating, and forming the book's liquid backbone, interspersed with photography that grounds the narrative most effectively in situ. And like Undercurrent this book is conversant with its subject matter in both personal and academic terms, providing excellent bibliographic material to aid further reading. Wong and Mochizuki's ability to interweave their art and text in deceptively simple style is the book's strongest aspect. The depths here are decidedly worthy of exploration, making this another highly recommended title in Wong's oeuvre and a reason for her readers to hope for further collaborations with Mochizuki. (Feb.)