The Paris Journals (Paperback)

by Michael Rothenberg (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
The poet rips off his iron mask & reveals himself to himself with grace & seduction. -- Ira Cohen

“...extraordinary loops of mind migration here...Rothenberg’s spirited document is a plugged in tour...” -- John Brandi

“This is a poignant document, in the tradition of the journal travel writer from Basho to Kerouac...” -- Joanne Kyger

Product Description
The Paris Journals is a bold book of poems delivered journal-style by the poet, editor, song-writer Michael Rothenberg about his travels through Paris, both modern and ancient sights, and his own his own sensual relationship to this part of the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 89 pages
• Publisher: Fish Drum (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929495056
• ISBN-13: 978-1929495054
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,052,814 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE JOURNEY CONTINUES, June 16, 2002

By	Ross Emanuel (New York) - See all my reviews

A must buy for every traveler to Paris. Wherever Michael Rothenberg goes you want to go with him. He sees it all in every exhibition. Behind each painting another imagination conjured in penetrating reflection. He has poetry by the throat and drags it around with him. Genius and tenacity. He is the troubadour.Not cool objectivity but personal obsession. Brandishing a baguette as he mounts the Eiffel Tower to call out his own liberation. There's something to discover here and Rothenberg makes it seem easy. With Rothenberg, it's always Romance. and always the first time.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars refreshing, January 17, 2001

By	Larry Sawyer (Dayton, OH) - See all my reviews

Refreshing that Michael Rothenberg has written the 'Paris Journals' ...as a relative novice to Euro travel (I spent a month or two in the Greek isles) I found that reading this great book made me want to find out for myself. It's like an open doorway leading to the psyche of an interesting friend. From beginning to end, well worth the trip...

5.0 out of 5 stars THE JOURNEY CONTINUES, June 16, 2002

By	Ross Emanuel (New York) - See all my reviews

A must buy for every traveler to Paris. Wherever Michael Rothenberg goes you want to go with him. He sees it all in every exhibition. Behind each painting another imagination conjured in penetrating reflection. He has poetry by the throat and drags it around with him. Genius and tenacity. He is the troubadour. Not cool objectivity but personal obsession. Brandishing a baguette as he mounts the Eiffel Tower to call out his own liberation. There's something to discover here, and Rothenberg makes it seem easy. With Rothenberg it's always Romance. And always the first time.