If you know the work of Jack Henry, then there is no point me trying to sound intelligent with a fancy ass review of his new full length book—with the Patience of Monuments because you will buy it anyway, and if you don’t know Jack’s poetry—the question is why not?
I will say I read through 137 pages of insight and passion set to the page as poetry. The only thing better would have been to hear him read it. I can’t put a finger on a favorite, there are too many. And with the diversity of this collected work, it may just depend on the mood of the reader at any given time. This is the kind of book I will pick up and discover something new with each read. So, pulling out a quote or two to illustrate his talent would be an injustice to the rest of the book.
They say nobody buys poetry anymore but I consider with the Patience of Monuments a good buy at $16.95; remember it is not a chap. Look under the cushions, recycle, do what you have to as it is due out in August 2009. Upon release, it can be purchased at NeoPoiesis Press. Mark it down/Watch out for this one.
http://www.neopoiesispress.com
Reviewd by Scot Young
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Is there a release date for this book? I couldn’t find any information about it at NeoPoiesisPress.com.
August 09 is all Jack could tell me. I found no info up yet—most likely cover is still in production
Congratulations Jack!! It’s about fucking time!! Really excited about your first feature. Would love to have you on the show to do a reading.
it will before the end of August but I dont the exact date. Still need to approve cover art. Cheers.
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