The first volume of the "Van Gogh's Ear" anthology series primarily focuses on poetry characterized by experimentation with form, a revitalized interest in the lyric, and journeys into daring realms of imagination. Among the book's many highlights are Joyce Carol Oates's intense prose poem of sex and murder “Erotic Fantasy in Fast Forward”; Victor Bockris's haunting, prophetic poem “New York City Footsteps” – written just five days before 9/11; Susan Howe's “The Chair”, which achieves a rare synthesis of linguistic rigor and humor; “Labor: A company job”, the last poem John Wieners ever wrote (included is a letter by him – in his writing – about the poem); plus Rod Smith's “Junkspace Canto”, a canto as tremblingly accurate as the jab of a needle, with perceptions wound into a jagged sweet music like a gypsy violin.

Van Gogh's Ear: Poetry for the New Millennium: Autumn 2002

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Van Gogh's Ear: Poetry for the New Millenium - Spring 2003

Volume Three is a groundbreaking collection of poems from five continents celebrating the erotic spirit in all of its forms. From the passion of sexual desire to the intense longing for spiritual union, this extraordinary bon voyage turns each page into an exciting discovery. Among the many memorable works included are “And Have You Been Forgotten,”, a far-reaching poem by one of the most challenging and engaging radical female poets at work today, Alice Notley; “Holy Drag”, by John Rechy, dares peek into the sacristy during changing time for a high Mass presided over by the Cardinal in Rome; “If This is Love” and “Hako” are imaginative, piercing poems by Yoko Ono that appear with two of her intimate Franklin Summer drawings. Other impressive drawings, one by Allen Ginsberg, are also included in this landmark anthology.

Van Gogh's Ear: World Poetry for the New Millenium

Notley, Alice

GINSBERG, ALlen

RECHY, John

Baraka, Imamu Amiri

ONO, Yoko.

Erotica

In Volume Four, a powerful poem for peace by one of the great voices of contemporary literature, Maya Angelou, seizes the soul; Margaret Atwood's insightful, often amusing essay on poetics inspires; Beat legend Carolyn Cassady's intriguing new prose piece explores the energies that create and sustain all life; a high-speed letter from Beat icon Neal Cassady sweeps one away with his thoughts on intellect and the arts; acclaimed renaissance man Leonard Cohen's poem excites both the imagination and emotions; James Dean's hardhitting poem gives a brutal glimpse into the acidic mixture of love and hate the legendary actor had for his father (a scan of Dean's actual poem appears with photos from a private collection); Bangladesh poet Taslima Nasrin, who had to flee her country following death threats by Islamic fanatics, contributed a poem which reveals the rape of two young sisters ordered by a judge to be whipped in public for speaking out against the man who raped them; Finally, Sue Russell shatters the Hollywood portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the movie Monster with her probing essay.

Cassady, Carolyn

Atwood, Margaret Eleanor

CASSADY, NEAL

Angelou, Maya.

COHEN,LEONARD

<p>Van Gogh's Ear: The Celebrity Edition, which is volume 5, celebrates art, poetry, and the ultimate sex goddess of the 20th century, Marilyn Monroe. There's a one-act play by Joyce Carol Oates that brings to life Marilyn's posing for the nude calendar shot, new insights from Marilyn biographer Sarah Churchwell, plus never-before-revealed Marilyn memories by her personal masseur, Ralph Roberts, friend John Gilmore, and others who actually knew her. More exciting highlights are memoirs by movie stars and celebrities such as Tony Curtis, Mamie Van Doren, Sylvia Miles, and Xaviera Hollander. Not to mention the many renowned poets, novelists, cultural icons and political activists also included in this truly international collection with contributors from Australia, India, Dubai, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Canada, the USA, Ireland, England, France, Holland, Germany, Finland, Serbia, etc. Volume 5 of Van Gogh's Ear addresses taboo, politics and the human condition from every walk of life. Plus there's a compelling letter from Patricia Nell Warren, author of best-selling novel The Front Runner , in which she warns about the negation of free speech and the rise of fascism in the USA. And a scan of a recent prison letter from Charles Manson, in which he expresses concern about what's happening to the planet, tells of how he's treated in prison, as well as how he feels about his fame and the exploitation of him in the music scene. Volume 5 is an odyssey through cultural landscapes, revealing more about our times than any internet news-source or guru ever has. Exhibiting paintings that honor the life and times of Marilyn Monroe by such artists as Demetrie Kabbaz, Werner Horvath, and Tony Curtis, this collection is a must for Marilyn fans everywhere. Due to nudes, however, along with explicit works by the world's most daring writers, i.e., the Marquis de Sade, a "Parental Advisory" warning appears on the cover.Featured Contributors: Franklin Abbott Shane Allison Antler Jorge Artajo Joe Bacal Dawn-Michelle Baude Barbara Beck Guy R. Beining Kimberly Biggers Gojko Bozovic J. R. Brady Rolf Dieter Brinkman Pam Brown Michael Brownstein Peter Cherney Sarah Churchwell Billy Collins Dennis Cooper Barbara Costa Holly Crawford Quentin Crisp Tony Curtis William Curtis Jen Dalton Albert Flynn DeSilver DML Eduard Escoffet Landis Everson Marcus Ewert Marilyn Yvonne Ford Serge Gainsbourg Maureen Gallagher Johnny Gevalia John Gilmore John Giorno Daphne Gottlieb Stephen Gray J. Kenneth Grider Andreas Gripp Jane Hathaway Michael Hathaway Trebor Healey Thomas M. Herndon Lynette S'phiwe Hlongwane Xaviera Hollander Paul Hoover Werner Horvath Justice Howard Gary Indiana Fred Johnston Demetrie Kabbaz Kit Kennedy Romella D'Ore Kitchens John Kliphan Aki Lehtinen Linda Lerner J. T. LeRoy Lyn Lifshin Jason Lynn Jayanta Mahapatra Norman Mailer Charles Manson Lori A. May Ben Mazer Gabrielle McIntire Sharon Mesmer Robin Metz Sylvia Miles Peter Minter Pete Mullineaux Eileen Myles Thom Nickels Joyce Carol Oates Ulick O'Connor Molly Peacock Daniel Pendergrass Robert Peters Felice Picano Jane Piirto Jennifer Pinard Wayne Ray Dee Rimbaud Ralph Roberts Bob Rosenthal Lauren Russell Albert Russo Marquis de Sade Aram Saroyan Richard Siken Mark Terrill Paul Trachtenberg John Updike Mamie Van Doren Phillip Ward Patricia Nell Warren Lewis Warsh Regina Weinreich Janean Williams A. D. Winans Saint James Harris Wood Jeffrey Cyphers Wright Gerald Zipper</p>

Van Gogh's Ear: The Celebrity Edition

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