The Evolution of a Sigh [Paperback]

R. Zamora Linmark (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2008

New poems by the Honolulu-based author of PRIME TIME APPARITIONS.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Linmark's new collection of poetry is a celebration of what can be done to and with the English language." --Kimiko Hahn

"These poems made me laugh, made me envious and repeatedly (since Linmark works without a safety net) took away my breath." --David Trinidad

About the Author

Born in the Philippines and raised in Hawaii, R. Zamora Linmark is the author of ROLLING THE R's, which he also adapted for the stage. His work appeared in numerous anthologies and journals. His honors include fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the J. William Fulbright Foundation, and the U.S.-Japan Friendship Commission, the MacDowell Colony and Yaddo. He is also the author of the poetry book, PRIME TIME APPARITIONS.

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Hanging Loose Press (April 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931236887
• ISBN-13: 978-1931236881
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #380,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Poet, novelist, and playwright R. Zamora Linmark was born in Manila, educated in Honolulu, and has lived in Madrid and Tokyo. The recipient of a U.S.-Japan Friendship Commission and NEA fellowships and twice from the Fulbright Foundation, he has taught, as a Distinguished Visiting Professor in Creative Writing, at the University of Hawaii and University of Miami. In 2011, he will publish Leche, the long-awaited sequel to Rolling The R's, and Drive By Vigils, a poetry collection. He currently resides in Honolulu and Manila.