Description
Aqua Spinach is an evocative poetry collection from acclaimed Melbourne poet Luke Beesley, marking his third significant contribution with Giramondo Publishing. This award-nominated book, shortlisted for the prestigious ALS Gold Medal 2019, represents a fusion of language and art, exploring the intricate connections between poetry, visual arts, and especially cinema. Each poem in Aqua Spinach immerses readers in a world where vivid observation, poignant memory, and engaging anecdote coalesce into striking, surrealistic imagery. The masterful blend of personal experiences and cinematic influences creates a dream-like atmosphere that transports you through the vibrant landscape of Melbourne. Readers will find themselves captivated by the twists and turns of imagery that echo the fragmented storytelling of surrealist films. This collection not only challenges traditional poetic forms but also offers a unique lens on everyday life, filled with humor and introspection. Discover Aqua Spinach and dive deeper into the world of contemporary poetry that resonates with both the visual and the auditory, creating a truly immersive reading experience. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336955
Year: 2018
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Shortlisted for the ALS Gold Medal 2019
Melbourne poet Luke Beesley's third
collection with Giramondo.
Aqua Spinach rounds out a trilogy of books interested in the
affinities between poetry and other media – visual arts, music, and
particularly in this collection, cinema. The poems in Aqua Spinach blend observation, memory and anecdote, producing
surrealistic imagery as they pivot and twist from image to image. They are infused
with the atmosphere of surrealist cinema, mimicking the films' focus on dreams,
fragments and humour, while also speaking to the author's quotidian Melbourne
milieu.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336955
Year: 2018
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Shortlisted for the ALS Gold Medal 2019
Melbourne poet Luke Beesley's third
collection with Giramondo.
Aqua Spinach rounds out a trilogy of books interested in the
affinities between poetry and other media – visual arts, music, and
particularly in this collection, cinema. The poems in Aqua Spinach blend observation, memory and anecdote, producing
surrealistic imagery as they pivot and twist from image to image. They are infused
with the atmosphere of surrealist cinema, mimicking the films' focus on dreams,
fragments and humour, while also speaking to the author's quotidian Melbourne
milieu.