In the Function of External Circumstances
Will be published approx. on 20. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
122 pages
978-0-9822645-5-3 (ISBN)
Description
Poet and performer Edwin Torres's extraordinary new book emerges in five riveting sections with a thematic undercurrent examining the body, love, journey, direction, and talk. These poems, intimate and expansive, use lyrical tone as an entry into communication, allowing experimental pieces and quiet poems to coexist. Black-and-white art illuminates the text and contributes to the lingual density while adding a figurative translation to the work. The overall sense is one of internal combustion, a sensory experience within the allegory of the human condition.
Reviews / Votes
"'The poet writes the poet' in a brilliant rhizomic diary/journey, chants, private lyric, surreal prose. A rich new tome, give a thunderous applause."-Anne WaldmanMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
20 illus.
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9822645-5-3 (9780982264553)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
EDWIN TORRES was born in New York City. He has traveled the edge of numerous poetry affairs, performances, educations, sit-ins, sound-outs, web-offs, jams, jumps, and institutions. He is recipient of fellowships from NYFA, The Foundation for Contemporary Performance Art, and The Poetry Fund, among others. His books include The PoPedology of an Ambient Language, The All-Union Day of the Shock Worker, and Fractured Humorous. His CDs include Oceano Rise, Novo, and Holy Kid.