Galleria: A Collection Of Poetry And The Short Story "Three Lonesome Travelers" [Paperback]

John J. Petrolino III (Author), David Amram (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 21, 2008

From the Forward By Composer/Writer David Amram (www.davidamram.com): "It is a pleasure to sit in a quiet place and read "Galleria" by John Petrolino. Many of these poems I have heard while accompanying John in readings we have done together, but even if I didn't know or ever have had the chance to hear his outstanding renditions of his own work, I could hear his voice just by reading what he put down on paper. His poems, a reflection of what he is all about...young, talented, eager to live each day to the fullest and share what he has with others. Like two other merchant seamen who influenced my earlier life, my uncle David Amram and Jack Kerouac, John Petrolino's poetry expresses the introspection and keen observation that all who go to sea develop in their writing. Like Jack London and Herman Melville, he knows how to tell a story and make you feel part of it. Can hardly wait for his next collection!!"

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About the Author

About the Author: John Joseph Petrolino III is currently a United States Merchant Marine working as an Engineering Officer. He attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy and received his Bachelors of Science in Marine Engineering and his Third Assistant Engineer's Officer License. While attending the Para-military school, John found his call to write. Since the year 2000 John has been working on numerous projects ranging from his own poetry, short fiction and a co-written screen play, to working as an Associate Producer on an independent film (Indiscretion). Since 2004, John has done numerous Jazz Poetry readings (With David Amram, John DeWitt and Kevin Twigg) at LCK! 04, 05, 06 and 07, monthly readings at Cornelia Street Cafe in Manhattan and a reading at Georgian Court University in New Jersey. John also was a featured artist for the 2007 traveling sociology class: "Jack Kerouac Wrote Here: Crisscrossing America, Chasing Cool." John continues to work on his poetry and other works while aboard ship, traveling or at home.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: John Joseph\Petrolino (January 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615171648
• ISBN-13: 978-0615171647
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,720,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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