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Dec 20, Christopher Goins rated it it was ok. Every single poet in this volume is more experienced and a better writer than myself. By inclusion in this book they all are, by definition, published poets. Still, I think the writing was really weak. Can I do better? But this is not the volume I'll turn to for inspiration. Perhaps I would give this book a 3 if I heard the poems recited.
Reading out loud only improved some of these. I liked only a few poems in this book. The essays on the various aspects of the slam were probably the mos Every single poet in this volume is more experienced and a better writer than myself. The essays on the various aspects of the slam were probably the most beneficial to me. But the best part of the book was an interview on the group piece the last non-poem.
Nov 26, Kino McFarland rated it liked it.
I agree with others that have said the slam poetry at least that which is in this book is not very good in written form. I even tried reading the poems aloud, but I don't know the rhythm that is intended, so the effect is lost on me.
In this case, I would say that this book needs a supplemental audio or video piece. The informational aspect of the book served its purpose, but I didn't like how after the first few sections of it, it gets divided between poetry.
Structurally, this book does not I agree with others that have said the slam poetry at least that which is in this book is not very good in written form. Structurally, this book does not make sense to me even with the table of contents. Jan 16, Kristine Marie rated it it was amazing Shelves: This was my first "Spoken Word" Anthology that I ever read and inspired my interest in the art form. To this day, this collection still feels like my basic foundation and starting point. I was lucky to meet Alix Olsen and Saul Williams shortly after it was published and I'll never forget those experiences!
I highly recommend this anthology. It does not disappoint. Of course the words are better performed, but if you're lucky enough to see the performance, reading the words over and over will def This was my first "Spoken Word" Anthology that I ever read and inspired my interest in the art form.
Of course the words are better performed, but if you're lucky enough to see the performance, reading the words over and over will definitely take you back to those times. Jan 15, Julie rated it really liked it. This was a combination of poetry anthology and performance art strategies. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: Search WorldCat Find items in libraries near you. Advanced Search Find a Library. Your list has reached the maximum number of items.
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