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  1. The Lexicon of the Orphanage

    July 15, 2011 by Rod Peckman

    The Lexicon of the Orphanage is a visual and emotional feast by poet/artist Jack Varnell: “An offprint-compendium from an emotional orphan. A twice yearly collection of poetry, art and the finest in modern confessional and memoir poetry from an artist experienced in confession and with a bad memory. A collection of contemporary broadside poems. Focused on paying homage to the age old printing tradition of broadsides as art and literature.” A very good read.
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  2. The Meme of Hart Crane

    July 13, 2011 by Rod Peckman

    I have a poem coming out about the poet Hart Crane. He is somewhat of an obscure figure to the general public, but was–and still is– considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, especially by other poets and critics, despite dying early, and despite the fact that he is so difficult. (Perhaps, beyond the exquisite images, lyric beauty of his lines, and the grand sweep of his vision, his being near impenetrable is one of the reasons critics and poets keep returning–trying to crack that nut, find the sweet meat inside that brings it all together.)

    Well, wouldn’t you know it, I was reading an article on the Wunderkind James Franco yesterday, and it turns out he is doing (maybe directing as well?) a movie on Crane. Mr. Franco needs to take a well deserved vacation, I think. I can only hope that the poem (slated for October) comes out before the movie, as I’d hate to be seen as a carpetbagger.

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  3. Flatrock by Fran Lock

    July 10, 2011 by Rod Peckman

    Flatrock by Fran Lock book coverFran Lock is a U.K. poet of great emotional depth. She is able to reach these depths with a sparse and beautiful language, wielding a scalpel with great precision rather than a machete for whiz-bang effect. She is a master of her craft and in touch with the heart of the world. Her poems will stay with you long after you lay the book down on the nightstand and turn out the light. She is that good. Please consider buying a copy of her book Flatrock

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