Various (Curran, Michael (Editor);Childish, Billy; Dorsey, John; Kelman, James; Landívar, Roxana; Vanderpoorten, Vivimarie et al.)

Spittle-Tongue a.k.a. "Black Strap Blues" (Vol. 3 Issue 4, March 2025)

London, England, UK: Sick Fly Publications/Tangerine Press, 2025. Limited First Edition. Sewn Binding. This newest issue of Tangerine Press’ chapbook series is dedicated to the late Fred Voss (1952-2025), an American poet who wrote about blue-collar culture and industrial machinists with a poignancy and humor that is compared to Walt Whitman (see our item #4439). “Black Strap Blues" refers to a style of writing that draws inspiration from the blues, particularly its themes of sorrow, resilience, and the human experience. It often features a lyrical and emotionally resonant style, capturing the melancholy or defiance against hardship. This collection includes a number of British and American poets, such as John Dorsey (b. 1976), James Kelman (b. 1946), and Billy Childish (b. 1959), as well as international representatives, such as award-winning Sri Lankan poet Vivimarie Vanderpoorten and up-and-coming Ecuadorian poet, artist, and activist Roxana Landivar. Childish is known as a major influence in the underground music, poetry, and art scenes of England in the 70s and 80s. His poetry led him to found The Medway Poets in 1979, and the group focused on performative poetry through the 80s. “Spittle-tongue” may refer to the inevitable spritz that comes with the passionate performance of poetry. The styles and structures of these twenty poets vary greatly, but they are all centered on the theme of universal human experiences, relatable hard times, and the instinct to persevere. Chapbook in sewn wrappers: limited first edition, “limited to an edition of 100 numbered copies,” as stated at copyright page, of which this is number 41, as indicated thereon. In as new condition, obtained directly from the editor Michael Curran of Tangerine Press. As New. [Item #7662]

Price: $60.00