Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns
$39.03
- Paperback
108 pages
- Release Date
13 June 2008
Summary
Andrea Gibson’s dynamic and timely new book, Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns, is an energetic collection of stirring and introspective poetry. Hauntingly vivid, the poems voyage through a soldier’s lingering psychological wounds, to the curious questions of school children on the meaning of “hate,” to a lover’s witty and vibrant description of longing. Gibson’s poems deconstruct the current political climate through stunning imagery and careful crafting. With the same velocity, the poig…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780981521305 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0981521304 |
| Author: | Andrea Gibson |
| Publisher: | Write Bloody Publishing |
| Imprint: | Write Bloody Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 108 |
| Release Date: | 13 June 2008 |
| Weight: | 148g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 6mm |
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Critics Review
“Andrea Gibson does not just show up to pluck your heart strings, [they stick] around to tune them. If being floored is new to you, ya might wanna grab a cushion. Beware the highway in [their] grace and the crowbar in [their] verse.”
-Buddy Wakefield, author of Stunt Water
“To call [them] one of the best poets would be a gross understatement. [Their] words cut so sharply and completely they cannot be shaken. [They are] a rare artist who forever changes those who experience [their] poems.”
-Carlos Andres Gomez, HBO Def Poet and co-star of Spike Lee’s Inside Man
About The Author
Andrea Gibson
Andrea Gibson (1975-2025) was an American poet, performer, activist, and Colorado’s ninth poet laureate. In 2008, Gibson won the first Women of the World Poetry Slam. Gibson is known for their work involving gender norms, queer identity, social issues, and LGBTQ+ topics. Gibson is the author of several poetry collections, including You Better Be Lightning (Button Poetry, 2021). They have also won awards and honors such as first place for poetry in the 2023 Feathered Quill Book Awards and the gold medal for poetry in the 2022 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Gibson’s other books include Lord of the Butterflies (Button Poetry, 2018), Pansy (Write Bloody Publishing, 2015), The Madness Vase (Write Bloody Publishing, 2015), Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns (Write Bloody Publishing, 2008), and the nonfiction book How Poetry Can Change Your Heart with co-author Megan Falley (Chronicle Books, 2019). Gibson also edited We Will Be Shelter: Poems for Survival (Write Bloody Publishing, 2014), an anthology of poems that address social justice issues. Their works have been finalists for the Goodreads Choice Awards. In addition to their literary achievements, Gibson has released seven albums of spoken word and performance poetry, including Hey Galaxy (2018), Truce (2013), and Flower Boy (2011). Gibson is also a four-time Denver Grand Slam Champion and has earned top placements in national competitions, including fourth in the 2004 National Poetry Slam and third in both the 2006 and 2007 Individual World Poetry Slams. They have been featured on international platforms such as the BBC, C-SPAN, and Air America. Originally from Calais, Maine, Gibson relocated to Boulder, Colorado in 1999.
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