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Cool Gardens [Paperback]

Serj Tankian (Author)
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October 22, 2002
From Serj Tankian, lead vocalist for critically acclaimed band System of a Down, comes a striking debut poetry collection highlighting his best work of the past eight years.

Like System of a Down's platinum-selling second album, Toxicity -- hailed by Rolling Stone as "a bouquet of smart rock and ardent social argument" and by SPIN as "the sound of now" -- Tankian's poetic style is willfully eclectic. Sometimes introspective, sometimes direct and cutting, these poems deal with subjects as wide-ranging as euthanasia and the nature of time itself.

Featuring original artwork created by Sako Shahinian, a young Los Angeles­based artist, Cool Gardens is honest, heartfelt, and humorous -- a talented artist at his uncompromising best.


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Saul Williams Author of She Serj's words, like his voice, have a distinct aesthetic sensibility connected to an unyielding, visceral roar of passion. His capacity 'to mock a killing bird' while we wonder at the grace, beauty, and colorful range of his wingspan will be the trademark of both of his singing and writing careers. Serj is an amazing artist, full of passion, with a beautiful heart that pumps the essence of his vision and talent.

About the Author

Serj Tankian's Web site, www. serjicalstrike.com, features more of his poetry and writings. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: MTV Books (October 22, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0743457412
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743457415
  • Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars excellent source of contemporary poetry, November 21, 2005
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Whether you like SOAD or not, anyone can appreciate this poetry book for its face value. He does a good job at protraying our modern society the way he sees it, and it's damn real... If you like saul williams' "said the shotgun to the head," you should pick this up
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking, April 22, 2001
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"wieders" (Goodhue, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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I first found out about this wonderful book from System of a Down's Site. I then went to serj's site and read some of the saple poems. His poetry really is imaginative and makes you think about things. Some of the better poetry I've read in a while.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of "Cool Gardens", March 26, 2003
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This book is phenomenal! Serj Tankian is an excellent poet with a brilliant mind. Any true fan of System of a Down would love this work. The poems are funny, satirical, political, sexual, and just plain amazing. His ability to turn language into art is second to none. I highly recommend it!
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