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Anne Waldman

Bard, Kinetic

Bard, Kinetic

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Bard, Kinetic is a multifaceted portrait of Anne Waldman's life and praxis as a groundbreaking poet. It charts her journey through radical artistic activity, discusses her philosophies, and pays homage to friends and collaborators.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2023
Publisher: Coffee House Press


Anne Waldman, a celebrated poet, has led an expansive, countercultural, and prolific life, as she recounts in her own words. In her book "Bard, Kinetic," Waldman presents a multifaceted portrait of her life and artistic practices. Growing up in Greenwich Village, she embarked on a journey marked by a maelstrom of radical artistic activity. She formed a creative partnership with Allen Ginsberg, toured with Bob Dylan, and founded the Poetry Project at St. Marks Church, later establishing the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University.

Waldman delves into the philosophies that guide her as a writer, activist, performer, instigator, and Buddhist practitioner. She pays homage to friends and collaborators such as Amiri Baraka, Lou Reed, John Ashbery, Kathy Acker, and Diane di Prima, highlighting their significant contributions to her artistic journey.

Through her experiences, Waldman offers a roadmap for others who are committed to creating a conscious and conscientious world that resonates with the discourse and activism of poetry and poethics. Her life story serves as a testament to the power of poetry to inspire change and transform individuals and society as a whole.


Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781566896696

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