The Abalone: Volume 1 – Available Exclusively from The Pearl

The Abalone: Volume 1 features the creative nonfiction of eleven emerging authors, designed into a stunning high-art magazine by Lucy Grecu.

This unique collection is as breathtaking to read as it is to adorn your book collection or coffee table.

This literary arts magazine features the work of Lucy Grecu, Nicole Gusto, Lauren Hayataka, Jeremy Lahey, Greg O’Donnell, Brad Pauquette, Melissa Pauquette, Alli Prince, C.K. Slorra, Hannah Stiff, and Kimber Anne Watson.

The Abalone: Volume 1 is scheduled for a single, arts-quality print run, and will be available exclusively through The Pearl and The Company. 126 pages, full color.

Order your copy now while supplies last!

Orders are shipped within 3 business days, please allow 7-10 days for delivery via USPS.

About The Abalone: Volume 1

When’s the last time you took a minute to breathe, and turn your eye off the world’s troubles and onto what is good? When’s the last time you found wonder in something unordinary, or found beauty in hardship?

The world around us is full of wonder.

There is beauty found in benign interruptions, wonder in childhood simplicity, and praise at the end of tragic situations. This beauty deserves to be seen—to be shown, pondered, appreciated.

The Abalone, Vol. 1 features a collection of eleven creative nonfiction stories, each teeming with original artwork–a kaleidoscope depicting many of the ways we see God move.

Each section is inspired by a piece of Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

Eight biblical virtues. Eleven stories. Eleven authors.

Vol. 1 of The Abalone focuses on the good things, even if they don’t seem good at first. Mothers, fathers, laughter, breath-taking awe—human experiences, experienced by real humans. We believe that God’s goodness can be found even in the darkest times. On our best days or on our worst; from the heights of nature to the depths of the human mind.

This print magazine is a limited edition. At this time, it is slated for a single print run. Secure a copy while you can, and forever hold this work of art in your hands.

Let us shine a spotlight into your little corner of the world, highlighting God’s Kingdom on earth from the mundane to the extraordinary. It’s time to look to the light, not the present darkness.

About Lucy Grecu: Developer & Managing Editor

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Lucy Grecu is a writer, artist, and idealist.

She believes that there are strange, wonderful, curious things everywhere, and part of our job as God’s children is to notice them.

Now living in Cambridge, Ohio, Lucy is pleased to present her master project, The Abalone: Volume 1, in completion of the graduation requirements for her writing apprenticeship with The Company.

Learn more about Lucy and follow her projects at lucygrecu.com.