{"product_id":"impastoral-9781632431028","title":"Impastoral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eImpastoral is a collection of poems that blur the boundaries of language and species, inviting us to imagine a new world. Language in this collection is neither human nor nonhuman, undoing the idea of these distinctions. Each poem is an organism, a collection of living connections, and the composition becomes a decomposition of budding, breeding, and fluctuating. The collection won the Omnidawn Open Book contest. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 112 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omnidawn Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImagining a new world through poems that transcend language and species boundaries is a captivating experience. In Brandan Griffin's remarkable poetry collection, \"Impastoral,\" language defies human and nonhuman categorizations, blurring the lines between beings. Through a rich tapestry of voices, including slugs, probes, horse carriages, sewers, potted plants, lab rats, vampires, bot flies, and giant cows, Griffin explores the fluidity of language and the interconnectedness of all beings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this poetic realm, language becomes a catalyst for transformation, as beings morph and change effortlessly across boundaries. Each poem emerges as an organism, a vibrant collection of living connections interwoven within intricate worlds that traverse dimensions. The composition of \"Impastoral\" unfolds like a delicate dance of budding, breeding, and fluctuation, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the experiences of other beings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs we delve into this collection, we become deformed and merged into the tapestry of existence. We become sea vents, microprocessors, cell gels, bugs, and even greenly translucent leaves, typing half sounds at a time. Griffin's visionary poetry invites us to imagine an infinite spectrum of beings and to embrace the possibility of hatching into a fresh, vibrant world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Impastoral\" is a testament to the power of language and the boundless imagination. It has been recognized with the prestigious Omnidawn Open Book contest, selected by Brian Teare. This collection is a must-read for anyone seeking to explore the frontiers of language, species, and the limitless possibilities of existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 170g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 228 x 152 x 8 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781632431028\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brandan Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095367741690,"sku":"9781632431028","price":8.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1662127364883_book.jpg?v=1662215446","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/impastoral-9781632431028","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}