The Face of Poetry (Including CD)

by Margaretta K. Mitchell

From the explosion in creative writing programs and workshops to the poetry slams and open mikes in every city to the reading groups venturing beyond prose for the first time, poetry is suddenly... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520246047
• ISBN13: 9780520246041
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.9" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

The CD truly enhances this books

Hearing the poets read their poetry how it was meant to be read is truly great. I would recommend this to any poetry fan.

Excellant reading

I was in a local book store when I came across this facinating book. I began to read and noticed, I could not put the book down. Having a bio and picture of the poets really helps being in tune with the writer. The cd is an added plus. This is a must have item for any poetry lover.

Best Present Ever

A friend gave me "The Face of Poetry" for my birthday. I keep it out in my living room so my friends can enjoy the wonderful photographs and text. Last week the book was such a hit it wandered around my house. Later I found it sitting in the library, a comfortable place for a group of poets. The photographs are stunning. I feel as if I am able to see a rare glimpse of their soul through MKM's lens. A wonderful gift!

Fascinating!

THE FACE OF POETRY is a diverse gallery of fascinating faces and incredible poetry! Margaretta Mitchell's photographs are stunning portraits that capture the spirit of each poet in this amazing collection. Zack Rogow, as the book's editor, has selected poems that serve as invitations to go on incredible journeys through the minds of some of America's greatest contemporary poets. By combining the poetry with photographs, biographies and a CD of poets reading their own work...this book encourages exploration! In my opinion, it would be a great contemporary poetry textbook, since it would allow students to hear some fresh voices.