| The Alphabet Game: A bpNichol Reader Contributor(s): Nichol, BP (Author), Emerson, Lori (Editor), Wershler-Henry, Darren (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1552451879 ISBN-13: 9781552451878 Publisher: Coach House Books OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2004 Annotation: bpNichol was one of Canada's most innovative, eclectic, entertaining, and, yes, enigmatic poets, making startling interventions in the development of poetry and profoundly influencing both his own and subsequent generations of writers. "The Alphabet Game: A bpNichol Reader "amasses key texts from the very broad spectrum of Nichol's work, including both classic favorites and more obscure treasures. From the early typewriter poetry of "Konfessions of an Elizabethan Fan Dancer" and the lifelong poem "The" "Martyrology "to the heart-breaking prose of "Journal" and the whimsical autobiography of "Selected Organs,"" The Alphabet Game" traces the trajectory of this wildly imaginative and prolific poet. A great and diverse sampling of his work, this Nichol anthology is an ideal introduction for readers encountering Nichol for the first time, and a much-needed compendium for Nichol fans seeking access to works not readily available. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Canadian - Poetry | Subjects & Themes - General |
| Dewey: 811.54 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.4" W x 8.6" (1.25 lbs) 250 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A member of the sound-poetry collective, The Four Horsemen, winner of a Governor General's Award for Poetry and writer of Fraggle Rock, bpNichol was one of Canada's most important poets. All of Nichol's writing is distinguished by his desire to create texts that are engaging in themselves as well as in context, and to use indirect structural and textual devices to carry meaning. The astounding range of Nichol's practice included musical theatre, children's books, comic book art and collage/assemblage. Broadly spanning the history of Nichol's work, The Alphabet Game: A bpNichol Reader includes both classics and esoteric treasures. From the early typewriter poetry of Konfessions of an Elizabethan Fan Dancer and Nichol's life-long work of poetry The Martyrology, to the heartbreaking prose of Journal and the whimsical autobiography of Selected Organs, this collection maps the literary career of this enigmatic poet. For first-time readers of Nichol, this comprehensive collection is a perfect introduction to his groundbreaking work; for loyal Nichol fans, this reader is the the long-awaited compilation of his less readily available work. |