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Spells of a Voodoo Doll: The Collected Works of Assotto Saint: Collected Work

Spells of a Voodoo Doll: The Collected Works of Assotto Saint: Collected Work

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Assotto Saint's collected life-work is a tapestry of literature that celebrates life in the face of death, influenced contemporary writers such as Essex Hemphill, Marlon Riggs, and Melvin Dixon. It is a crucial legacy of five hundred incandescent pages of painful, lyric writing that exemplifies the visceral, spiritual dimensions of an artistic practice integral to Black and LGBTQ activist movements worldwide.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Nightboat Books


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A prolific writer, performer, and prominent figure in the Black Gay cultural arts and AIDS movements, Assotto Saint's life's work is showcased in this comprehensive collection. Spanning poetry, plays, fiction, and performance texts, Saint weaves together a rich tapestry of literature that celebrates life in the face of adversity. Drawing upon music, incantation, his Haitian heritage, and a politics of liberation, he creates a profound and evocative literary experience.

Sacred Spells, Saint's seminal legacy, is a testament to his profound influence on contemporary writers such as Essex Hemphill, Marlon Riggs, and Melvin Dixon. Comprising five hundred incandescent pages, this collection of painful yet lyrically powerful writing exemplifies the visceral and spiritual dimensions of an artistic practice that has been integral to Black and LGBTQ activist movements worldwide, both historically and in the present.

Through his diverse literary contributions, Assotto Saint has left an indelible mark on the world of literature, inspiring generations of artists and activists with his visionary spirit and unwavering commitment to social justice. His work continues to resonate deeply, reminding us of the power of art to transform lives and ignite change.

Weight: 542g
Dimension: 145 x 222 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781643621562

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