Philosophy, Faith, and Imagination Intersect in Inks and Bindings’ Latest Showcase at the 2025 LATFOB

From thoughtful humor to theological inquiry, five titles offer original perspectives on life, language, and belief at the publisher's booth.

YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Inks and Bindings is set to present a collection of unique literary voices during the 2025 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 26–27 at the University of Southern California. Among the more than 100 titles on display at Booth #930 in the Black Zone, five books reflect a cross-section of genres and ideas—ranging from humorous observations and mystical portals to philosophical fantasy and critical theology.

The showcase begins with Ray Racobs’ “GRIZZLY's This 'N That”, a reflective collection of sayings, short anecdotes, and humorous life lessons drawn from decades of personal observation.

Based on the author’s long-running newspaper column, the book mixes light-hearted commentary with serious undertones, shaped by lived experience and small-town sensibility. Racobs brings a conversational tone to time-worn wisdom, reinterpreting idioms and cultural phrases through personal stories and illustrative snapshots.

Ray Racobs is a decorated Vietnam veteran and retired youth camp manager who began writing after a career in education and substitute teaching. His work is deeply rooted in rural Kansas and reflects his belief in life’s everyday lessons. Now a multi-book author, Racobs continues to write from Wichita, where he lives with his wife, Lynda.

A shift into the metaphysical arrives through Charles R. Kuhn’s “Crossroads of Souls”, a surreal, atmospheric narrative centered around a caretaker in a mysterious, time-shifting location.

Visitors to the space confront buried memories and apparitions, unlocking internal truths through symbolic revelations. Written in poetic prose, the novel straddles the line between fantasy and introspective allegory, presenting a layered exploration of memory, emotion, and transformation.

Charles R. Kuhn’s writing draws heavily from his background in environmental science and technical documentation. A resident of Reno, Nevada, he holds degrees from Cal Poly and the University of Nevada at Reno. Diagnosed with a progressive neurological condition, Kuhn now types his manuscripts one-fingered, continuing to produce thoughtful fiction, poetry, and short stories with an emphasis on human curiosity and metaphysical reflection.

Ralph Pilolli’s “Land of Philantasy” continues the collection’s philosophical streak. A coined term—‘philantasy’—describes Pilolli’s blend of philosophy and fantasy across a series of eight short stories, a novella, and a ditty.

The collection is built around surreal plots and moral questions, often leading readers toward unexpected conclusions. Influenced by Rod Serling, Pilolli’s stories operate as philosophical puzzles that challenge linear interpretation.

Ralph Pilolli, a Korean War veteran and retired author now in his late eighties, has written for readers seeking nontraditional narratives that explore ethical, technological, and natural complexity. His writing is guided by a deep curiosity and lifelong belief in the importance of original thought and imaginative depth.

The collection takes a provocative turn with Dr. Philip Caravella’s “Christ: Why Not A Woman?”, a theological study that revisits the nature of divinity through the lens of gender.

Drawing from scripture, the book examines overlooked interpretations of biblical passages and considers how divine identity might be reconsidered beyond traditional constraints. The work challenges readers to engage deeply with familiar texts, reexamining foundational ideas with openness and care.

Dr. Philip Caravella is a retired physician and former Section Chief of Family Medicine at the Westlake Cleveland Clinic. With a background in public health, nutrition, and preventive medicine, he is also a military veteran and the author of several books on wellness and theology. His work often bridges science and spirituality, examining human potential from both physical and metaphysical perspectives.

Completing the showcase is Larry Odell Johnson’s “What Is We To You?!”, a condensed theological and semiotic analysis of the first four chapters of Genesis.

Johnson uses an autobiographical lens to interpret scriptural texts, exploring themes of morality, symbolic meaning, and original sin. The book avoids academic abstraction in favor of a raw, direct presentation, emphasizing practical moral reflection over philosophical detachment.

Larry Odell Johnson, a graduate of Arizona State University and UC Berkeley, is an emeritus assistant professor of mathematics and a social scientist. Formerly based in New York and now living in Charlotte, North Carolina, he combines linguistic theory, religious thought, and personal experience in an effort to engage readers with both the language and moral gravity of scripture.

These five titles are part of Inks and Bindings’ broader exhibition at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, which will feature over 100 titles across memoir, fiction, faith, philosophy, and genre literature. The full collection is available at http://inksandbindings.com/latfobbooks2025. Additional author features and festival-exclusive content can be found in the official Inks and Bindings LATFOB Magazine at http://inksandbindings.com/latfob-magazine.

As the Festival of Books continues to celebrate literary innovation and cross-genre storytelling, these works highlight independent perspectives and original voices that question, reflect, and reimagine the world.

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