Michael Katz

MICHAEL KATZ - THE CROSSING

The Crossing is a young poet’s first book, fascinated with the lure and decadence of the Jersey Shore, with love attained and lost, and with the first hints of transcendent light behind the realm of the everyday. The book was first published by The Poet’s Press in 1980 as a limited-edition chapbook, featuring black-and-white photos by the author. Some of those photos appear again in this new edition, this time in full color. The surrealistic lights and reflections of Asbury Park complement the impressionistic prose poem about the remembered time and place. We are delighted to have this book return to our active catalog.

Dr. Michael Katz plays many roles: transpersonal Psychologist, meditation instructor, author, artist and long-time student of contemporary masters of Tibetan Buddhism. He has been amongst the pioneers in utilizing hypnotic induction for lucidity during “guided naps,” often with spectacular visionary results. His novel, The White Dolphin, raises awareness about the destruction of the world’s natural resources, featuring the dream-based relationship between a white dolphin and an environmental activist. Dr. Katz’s book, Dream Yoga and the Practice of Natural Light, emphasizes the importance of using the time spent asleep and dreaming for spiritual or transpersonal purposes. The book also offers specific exercises to develop awareness within the dream and sleep states associated with the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism.

Second edition. The Poet's Press. This is the 297th publication of The Poet’s Press. Published May 2022. Paperback, 72 pages, 6 x 9 inches. ISBN 9798824016956. $14.95. CLICK HERE to order from Amazon.

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Version 1.1 Updated January 12, 2026.