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Mark Binder - author, storyteller, and founder of Light Publications of Light Publications

Mark Binder is an award-winning author, storyteller and craft publisher based in Rhode Island. He tells stories and makes books that enthrall. Readers and listeners of all ages will enjoy his original and traditional folk tales, stories of Izzy Abrahmson’s “Village Life”, autobiographical fictions, and Rhode Island Legends.

Light Publications and Mark Binder Books is one of the oldest craft publishing collaborations in New England. With more than two dozen books and audiobooks available, the small company is known for its diverse shelf of books for families, adults and children of all ages. Based in Providence, Mark Binder Books and Light Publications have won, been nominated and been finalists for national and international awards, including: The Audies Audiobook Award for Best Original Work, Parents’ Choice Gold for Audio Storytelling, The National Jewish Book Award for Family Literature, the Digital Book Award, Next Generation Indie Book Award, Digital Book World Award and the Ben Franklin Award.

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Nava Ortlieb claims to be a ceramic artist. The people of The Village aren't so sure.
Written by Mark Binder under the pen name of Izzy Abrahmson.

Limited to 250 copies. Preorder now. Shipping late March 2024
Limited edition signed and numbered book. NOT available on Amazon.

On the edge of the Black Forest, in a small village called Chelm, a visitor arrives, covered with mud. Nava Ortlieb says she’s a potter and an artist. Shoshana Cantor isn’t so sure.

This you call art?

THE CRACKED POTTER is a humorous and heartwarming story about two women with different expectations, who find common ground, and seize an opportunity.

A delightful tale by Izzy Abrahmson, the author of the award-winning Village Life Series.

“Abrahmson’s prose savvily mixes the homey and the surreal… he’s a master…” – Publishers Weekly

Bio: Izzy Abrahmson is a Pen Name for Mark Binder, called "One of Rhode Island's Leading Storytellers" by The Providence Journal

Height: 7.00 in. Depth: 0.05 in. Length: 4.25 in. Weight: 1.00 lb.

Categories: Arts & Music, Fine Arts & Crafting, Books, Home & Living, Home Goods

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