"In the Moment of the Perfect" is an impressive collection of one hundred haiku selected by James Lee Byars, a significant American artist. Byars, who lived in Kyoto for nearly a decade, curated these poems together with his friend, philosopher Heinrich Heil. The book not only includes the haiku but also features artistic images themed around the moon, as well as a profound essay by Heil that explores the connection between Byars, Japan, and the moon. This work is the last that Byars conceived before his death, embodying a sublime gesture and a legacy that intertwines the themes of the moon, silence, Japan, absolute beauty, Zen, and great poetry. In a turbulent time, this book offers an oasis of calm and reflection.