Synopsis
Rhodes investigates the boundaries between poetry and fiction through a selection of lyrical poems and two long poems. A love affair unfolds alongside excerpts from Kafka’s journals. A pornographer remembers his childhood. The end of a relationship takes place in the banter between footnotes and a poem. This second collection places Rhodes within a small group of young, talented writers at the breaking point—and forefront—of Canadian poetry.
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This is the latest poetry collection by the award-winning poet Shane Rhodes. Throughout this collection, Rhodes investigates the boundaries between poetry and fiction through a selection of lyrical poems and two long poems, "Clutch" and the title piece "holding pattern". A love affair unfolds alongside excerpts from Kafka's journals. A pornographer remembers his childhood. The end of a relationship takes place in the banter between footnotes and a poem. A family's stories are revealed with the ticking of a pocket watch. This second collection places Rhodes within a small group of young, talented writers at the breaking point -- and forefront -- of Canadian poetry.
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Newest Pr, 2002
ISBN 10: 189630060X
ISBN 13: 9781896300603
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition, 2002. First printing. Signed by author on Title page. Seller Inventory # 978189630060C
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Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, Canada
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Mike Reichert Steinhauer (cover) (illustrator). Parts of this 104 page volume look like poetry and other parts look like short fiction. UNillustrated. Four of the pieces, for flavour, are called : ` Are You Okay Down There ? ', `Sidereal Time', `Daybreak on 5th Street' and `D'Accord, Baby'. A piece called ` Octubre' is dedicated to Rebecca Gowan. Cond : Paper wrapper is blue and white with blue lettering. Cover image is the view from the cockpit of a small incoming airplane. Tight, clean, and bright. No names. No soiling. In all senses collectible ! ! QUote (p. 40) : " ._._. the horse was allowed to roam freely, followed by a band of soldiers. If the horse's progress was impeded, the king would fight for the land in question. The entire area over which ._._._. . " Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 016004
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Seller: Frabjous Books, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Condition: Very Good. Softcover. 102 pp. The writer's 2nd collection of poetry. Corners lightly curled, otherwise clean & bright. Seller Inventory # 012731