Deserted Boat Drifting Towards the Moon brings together artist Uwe Wittwers inkjet prints and poet Jürg Halters writing in a multilayered dialogue. Inspired by Japanese director Kenji Mizoguchis legendary movie Ugetsu Monogatari (Rain Moon Tales), they intend to trigger a new, imaginary film in the mind of the reader. Artist and poet have created a subtle play with hints, fragments, comments, and further narratives. Some of Wittwers images are illustrative. Others reject a direct reading. Likewise, Halters short poems in some cases are unambiguous and simple, and in some cases are equivocal and elude immediate access. This book explores questions such as, When does humanity turn into inhumanity? and Is comfort to be found in art?

«Künste treten oft in Dialog. Nur Poesie und Pinseltechnik reden selten miteinander. Dem setzen zwei Koryphäen ein Büchlein entgegen: hinreissend!» Daniel Arnet,