Greater Than Sum

About the Book

Greater Than Sum, the second book in the Lake Parking Trilogy, is a series of poems using 21 words or less. Stylistically, the poetry was shaped through use of language, a curious exploration of vocabulary, board games & cards, a poetic musicality, and in response to wanting to take an alternate road from the first book in the Trilogy. While it’s a darker journey, splendor is not overlooked in surveying the wide assortment of themes and issues fostered within this book. We’re confronted with both the rational and unreasonable. It’s a puzzle of art and life seen through a looking glass.

About the Author

Donald Alan Straub III, born in Lakewood, California, was raised in Long Beach, California. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Film/Radio/Television from CSU Long Beach. While attending film school and since graduation, he has directed, produced, written, and edited a number of films. Don has pursued other various interests in recent years. Currently working in Commercial Real Estate. Now he’s chosen to broaden his scope and attempt a trilogy of books titled the Lake Parking Trilogy. This is the second book in the trilogy and his third book published. Don married his beautiful wife Karrie in 2011 and considers himself blessed to have an immensely smart stepson in Ryan. 

David Scott Tapie was born and raised in southern California. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Film/Radio/Television from CSU Long Beach and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from CSU San Bernardino. Creating images, drawn or photographed, has always been what drives Scott. As a middle school teacher/former administrator and father of four, Scott channels his experiences through the lens of his camera, as well as on to his drawing pad. This book was the perfect vehicle to drive his creativity.