Synopsis
Poetry. A stunning retrospective of Prado's lengthy, productive creative life,THESE MIRROS PROVE IT includes selections from all her major works, aswell as material too long scattered in now out of print magazines. Shewrites with a lyricism inspired by her ability to move into the depths ofthe psyche and bring back the messages found there. Diane DiPrima haswritten, about Prado's book ESPERANZA: "These poems hold a sweet ripeness,a vast dark promise that poetry will heal us, will heal the world." RobertPeters' response to previous writing has been, "Her writing is done,metaphorically speaking, with a unique, knife-sharp edge. Prado is bothpassionate and visionary." This book makes available Prado'sstrongest, most generous writing; it comes into the world at a time when weall need the healing true poetry and poetic-prose can offer.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
HOLLY PRADO has been writing and publishing for many years. Her work, which combines the personal and the mythic with evocative intensity, has appeared in more than a hundred publications and a dozen anthologies, both nationally and internationally. Her seventh book, Esperanza: Poems for Orpheus (Cahuenga Press, 1998), has been highly praised, particularly in The Women's Review of Books (Wellesley College) and The Chicago Review. In 1999, she received First Prize in the Los Angeles Poetry Festival's Fin de Millennium Awards. She teaches both privately and in the Master of Professional Writing Program at USC. Her selected poems and prose, These Mirrors Prove It, was published by Cahuenga Press in 2004. She was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles in 2006.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for These Mirros Prove It: Selected Poems And Prose 1970-2003
Stock Image
These Mirrors Prove It: Selected Poems And Prose 1970-2003
Published by
Cahuenga Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0971551936
ISBN 13: 9780971551930
Used
Trade Paperback
First Edition
Signed
Seller: Arundel Books, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall (tall). Slight rubbing to wrappers (chiefly at extremities); else a near fine copy internally. 427, [4] pages. Excerpts from over 15 previous publications (chapbooks, etc); notable for the inclusion of Leland Hickman's interview of Prado (from BACHY 12), as well as recent poems; short biographical essay at rear. Signed and inscribed by Prado in black ink to noted LA poet Philomene Long on title page (beneath printed name): 'For Philomene -- Your soul inspires mine, With deep + heartfelt thanks -- Love, Holly Prado, 5/8/04'. // 'Poetry. A stunning retrospective of Prado's lengthy, productive creative life, THESE MIRROS PROVE IT includes selections from all her major works, aswell as material too long scattered in now out of print magazines. Shewrites with a lyricism inspired by her ability to move into the depths ofthe psyche and bring back the messages found there. Diane DiPrima haswritten, about Prado's book ESPERANZA: These poems hold a sweet ripeness, a vast dark promise that poetry will heal us, will heal the world. RobertPeters' response to previous writing has been, Her writing is done, metaphorically speaking, with a unique, knife-sharp edge. Prado is bothpassionate and visionary. This book makes available Prado'sstrongest, most generous writing; it comes into the world at a time when weall need the healing true poetry and poetic-prose can off' -- publisher. Seller Inventory # L075744
Seller Image
These Mirrors Prove It: Selected Poems And Prose 1970-2003
Seller: Goodwill Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Paperback Book. Seller Inventory # LACV.0971551936.G
Seller Image
These Mirrors Prove It: Selected Poems And Prose 1970-2003
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0971551936.VG
Stock Image
These Mirrors Prove It: Selected Poems And Prose 1970-2003
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_473215303
Seller Image
THESE MIRRORS PROVE IT;
Published by
Cahuenga Press, Los Angeles, 2004
ISBN 10: 0971551936
ISBN 13: 9780971551930
Used
Soft cover
Signed
Seller: Counterpoint Records & Books, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very good. Photo illustrated paper wrappers, white and yellow titles at spine and front, corners straight, light shelf wear to bottom edge. Book body clean and tight. Signed and inscribed by the author at title page. Seller Inventory # 48421
Stock Image
These Mirrors Prove It: Selected Poems and Prose 1970-2003
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0971551936I4N00