Madison’s Descent: A Child’s Journey

Written and illustrated by Santa Fe artist, Page Allen. Limited edition of 1000. Numbers 251-1,000 in standard hardcover (listed for sale here). Numbers 1-250 in special boxed edition that includes an original 6-1/2 x 11 inch, unframed watercolor by the author/artist. Each copy is hand numbered and signed by the author/illustrator. 84 pages, 37 color and 13 b/w illustrations. Madison’s Descent and it’s companion book The Way to Davis are both beautifully illustrated and poetic stories that describe the magical journey towards life, inspired by the birth of Allen’s niece, Madison, and her nephew, Davis. Madison’s Descent, a picture book for children and adults of all ages, imaginatively explores the mystery and wonder of birth. With richly painted images and poetic text, it describes a night world filled with potential and magic, following a baby girl’s journey down the Great River of Stars on her way to be born. Her story is an adventure through an enchanted world of animals and celestial forms, each one with a lesson or a gift for baby Madison. The Way to Davis, a companion piece to Madison’s Descent, also explores the mystery and wonder of birth, this time following baby Davis on his journey down the Great River of Stars on his way to be born. The Way to Davis issues a compelling invitation to see, really see, who we are, where we are and to treasure the miracle of life.