Unbound: A Book of AIDS

Unbound is a collection of essays that offer poetic insight into the AIDS epidemic, exploring the lives of friends who succumbed to or transcended the disease in San Francisco during the 80s and 90s. The book continues to resonate with the perils of our current pandemic, bringing to life a familiar world on the brink of living.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2023
Publisher: Nightboat Books

Unbound is a collection of essays that offer poetic insight into the stark realities of the AIDS epidemic, seeking to find meaning in the midst of suffering.

The book is a personal account by the poet of life in San Francisco during the height of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and 1990s. Shurin delves into the heartbroken and revealing core of the social landscape and the lives of friends who succumbed to or overcame the disease.

Twenty-five years after its initial publication, Unbound remains relevant and resonant, particularly in light of our current pandemic. Shurin vividly portrays a familiar world on the brink of existence, teetering on the edges of love, friendship, family, community, joy, and mourning.

Through his poetic lens, Shurin explores the complexities of human relationships, the impact of disease on individuals and communities, and the search for hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Unbound is a powerful and moving testament to the enduring power of literature to capture the essence of human experience and shed light on the profound challenges we face as a society.

Dimension: 203 x 139 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781643621548