Poetry. "Once and for all, CANDLES BURN IN MEMORY TOWN will hopefully shatter all clich's about prison writing. It is impossible not to be struck by the sheer joy, the concern for humans and animals, which all these poets express. The poems themselves are some of the most crafted I've seen published lately, and many of these poets speak with a rare, ironic tone last handled well in the poems of John Berryman. What is even more important, their experiences and perceptions can now be shared by anyone willing to listen" ...
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Poetry. "Once and for all, CANDLES BURN IN MEMORY TOWN will hopefully shatter all clich's about prison writing. It is impossible not to be struck by the sheer joy, the concern for humans and animals, which all these poets express. The poems themselves are some of the most crafted I've seen published lately, and many of these poets speak with a rare, ironic tone last handled well in the poems of John Berryman. What is even more important, their experiences and perceptions can now be shared by anyone willing to listen" -Rochelle Ratner.
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Fine bright glossy wraps with crisp bright text. Fully signed by poet on full title page. Janine Pommy Vega was a prominent political activist poet working in the prison systems for decades and this is an important anthology.
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8vo. 107 pp., Very Good, Trade Paperback, with slight sun-fading, minor stains, rubbing & edge wear on covers; minor shelf wear. Photographs. Signed dedication by one of the contributors on title page. First Edition.
