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"Jason Koo's Man on Extremely Small Island is an absurdly funny meditation on loneliness, desire and the silences between us. By turns mythic and pop, Koo's poems explore the anger, betrayal and compromises of young love, as well as the complexities of communication within families. Man on Extremely Small Island is a self-effacing look at anguish, an expansive and inclusive debut." --Denise Duhamel, author of Ka-Ching!
"Despite the voluminosity of these poems, they celebrate and capture the spirit of inner malaise that permeates modernity, all over our towns, cities and small islands. There, in the language, and in the languorous, frustrating rhythms is a portrait of our being that strikes me as original and ritualistic. This is exciting writing that will make its mark."
"The poems in this book are haunted by love. Koo writes plaintively, honestly, persuasively about his experiences and the dimensions of longing. His work is also socially astute, incorporating references to both 'high' and 'low' culture to convey the weave of information and experience that shapes how we connect to the world. In that respect, the poems expand beyond the personal into a larger examination of desire. As Koo writes, 'This is for the romantics, / the ones who install themselves in diners at night, / hogging the booths with their books, / hunched over the moonlight / of pages.' I find his vision expansive and humane." ORDER -- Item #3630, Price $14.95
Poetry Basics: Haiku introduces readers to the form of poetry know as haiku - from its ancient origin in Japan to it worldwide popularity of today. Poetry Basics: Haiku not only presents the history of haiku, but also demonstrates haiku writing styles and techniques through examples. ORDER -- Item #3634, Normally $19.95 ... for newsletter subscribers $15.96
Grass Sandals is the story of Basho-one of the best loved poets in the history of Japan-and his journeys on foot around his homeland. It is a story of simplicity and observation one that gives glimpses of the ancient culture of Japan, as well as a sense of what it is to be a poet, as the people and experiences that Basho enjoys find their way into his haiku. Basho's sensitivity to the shapes and forms of nature is celebrated in these haiku as well as in the characters of the Japanese language which also accompany the text. Children will be charmed by Basho's walking journey, his tenderness and scant belongings, and his attention to the small details of life. ORDER -- Item #3631, Normally $13.99 ... for newsletter subscribers $11.19
New Year is almost here, and Long-Long sets off to market with his grandfather to make money for their Spring Festival celebrations. When they meet with trouble along the way, Long-Long worries about disappointing his family. He wanders through the market's colorful New Year scenes, trying to work out what to do. Is there still time for him to make the family's Spring Festival extra special? ORDER -- Item #3632, Normally $16.95 ... for newsletter subscribers $13.56
A gift has come for Amy, all the way from China. The package has arrived just in time for Chinese New Year, the most important holiday in the Chinese culture. At this time of year, it's tradition to spend time with friends and family. Since Amy's aunt and uncles live in China and are unable to make a new-year visit, they have sent their niece a special gift - a gift that expresses their love and their wish to keep the family together though they live far apart. ORDER -- Item #3633, Normally $16.95 ... for newsletter subscribers $13.56
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