The Poet’s Library
A lifetime
with the word.
Writer and poet from the first hour. The verse was the room he lived in. The books opened out of it. Then the Painted Poems arrived, and the word was given a face.
Treasures is the book in hand. Other inspirational books will follow. Underneath both, the poetry goes on.
E Laurence Bake
Welcome to The Poet’s Library
The literary sanctuary of
E. Laurence Bake, "The Poet Painter."
For more than five decades, Laurences’s powerful words have touched the hearts and minds of tens of thousands of collectors and devoted readers worldwide.
From deeply resonant spoken-word collections and poetry volumes to reflective prose and spiritual writings. His books have earned a global following of admirers who treasure his work alongside his Painted Poems and music.
Each volume offers raw honesty, profound wisdom, and quiet healing. Inviting readers into intimate explorations of love, loss, resilience, transformation, and the sacred power of language. Whether you are a longtime collector or discovering his writings for the first time, these works stand as enduring testaments to the human spirit.
Every purchase from The Poet’s Library directly supports The Poets Foundation’s Mission Project "Save a Child Artist." Helping young creatives facing hardship discover and nurture their own creative voice. Step inside. Read deeply. Join the global community of collectors who keep this legacy alive. Browse the full collection of poetry books, spoken-word volumes, and forthcoming titles.
Music
The music came first. the 1960s and into the 1970s he wrote and played with bands that earned gold records, then learned how a concert is built. Work now lives in The Poet’s Music Studio: spoken word, jazz, ambient texture, and sung melody, gathered on the album Deep Blue Cool. Enjoy all his albumns
Poetry
He has been a poet all his life. Collectors of the verse live across the world. The scrolls are certified, numbered, and signed. The poems set inside the Painted Poems remain with those editions. We will be adding Poetry Books from Laurence's private collections.
An inspirational book from a life spent with the word. An inspirational story about the "Spirit of Giving." It is meant to be read, and also heard. The audio of Treasures will be linked from this page.
Other Books
Further inspirational books belong to the same lifetime experiences. Each title will be named here when it is brought forward. We will be adding Laurence's other books soon.