The Sacred Geometry of Pedestrians [Paperback]

Ken Weisner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 2002

Poems on music, art, love, manhood and death.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Quiet, clear voice... lovely phrasing—a fine first book!" -- Marilyn Chin, author of The Phoenix Gone, the Terrace Empty

Here's a voice to help us understand how it is—"Oh, terrible exile;/ wonderful life." What a celebration. -- Charles Atkinson

Ken Weisner's powerful debut collection reveals a poet of true lyrical sensuality and a rare musical grace. -- David St. John

About the Author

Ken Weisner is a poet, teacher, and editor living in Santa Cruz. For over fifteen years, Ken edited Quarry West, a literary journal published out of the Uinversity of California at Santa Cruz, where he earned his PhD in American Literature in 1993. Ken also has degrees from Oberlin College and teh Iowa Writers Workshop. He teaches English at De Anza College in addition to poetry writing through U.C. Extension. Ken is currently a contributing editor to Red Wheelbarrow, the De Anza College literary journal. Originally from Oakland, Ken is also a swimmer, softballista, French horn player, husband to pianist Kit Birskovich, and father to two teenage boys.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Hummingbird Press (February 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097163730X
• ISBN-13: 978-0971637306
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,307,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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