I'm pretty sure I remember that Josh Nazarene guy. Didn't he use to hang out on the Lower East Side? Or have I got him conflated with somebody else? Regardless, this is great to see, Don. I'll be ordering a copy when we get back home.
For bonus points, the "Look Inside" pages include the back cover with a photograph of Don and literary bio details. Cover says poetry of Josh Nazarene, while copyright and editing are attributed to Don. One sample poem provided (like a gateway drug). Congratulations on getting the book done and into the world.
Many decades ago my high school held a Career Day with speakers from many different lines of work available to talk about the realities of their jobs. One of the sessions I attended featured an independent writer. He mostly produced articles for outdoor magazines and advised that making a living from writing would require focusing on what can actually sell for money. He warned that poetry generally would result in pennies instead of dollars. I still remember him musing that poets probably would need to survive on air and water alone. He said it in a rather harsh woodsman-like way, but I thought I detected a hint of wistfulness.
I'm pretty sure I remember that Josh Nazarene guy. Didn't he use to hang out on the Lower East Side? Or have I got him conflated with somebody else?
Yes, he did, but sometimes he wandered into Soho, Lake Gallery, and did spontaneous performances. There's a whole write-up about him in St. Mark's Place.
I still remember him musing that poets probably would need to survive on air and water alone. He said it in a rather harsh woodsman-like way, but I thought I detected a hint of wistfulness.
Poetry, at least in the States, is better described as a hobby than a literary genre. As a hobby, it is thriving. But there is no audience out there looking for poetry books. Currently, there are two ways to make money from poetry:
1. Teach poetry.
2. Get a bunch of fans on Instagram, and then sell your poetry book.
Old news Don! I ordered a copy in the first day of its publishing. Am already waiting for a new book from you (with rhymes perhaps; just saying). This one was pennies from heaven for me.
Old news Don! I ordered a copy in the first day of its publishing. Am already waiting for a new book from you (with rhymes perhaps; just saying). This one was pennies from heaven for me.
Thank you, Mariuca! I have another book in the works that's not very rhymey, but maybe the one after that!!
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Don, we received our copy yesterday. I made it through the first 10 poems before setting it down. It's something I don't want to rush through. I can see myself revisiting this book from time to time. Thank you
Don, we received our copy yesterday. I made it through the first 10 poems before setting it down. It's something I don't want to rush through. I can see myself revisiting this book from time to time. Thank you
Just received in the mail and I'm looking forward to reading and enjoying the poems. Briefly leafed through it and !!! spoiler alert !!! there's not one limerick in the bunch.
