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neckbone: visual verses Hardcover – June 15, 2019

by avery r. young (Author), Theaster Gates (Contributor)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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The “blk alter” of Avery R. Young’s poetic vision makes its stunning debut in a multidisciplinary arsenal entitled, neckbone: visual verses. Young’s years of supernatural fieldwork within the black experience and the gospel of his transitions between poetry, art and music, become the stitch, paint brush, metaphor, and narrative of arresting visual metaphors of childhood teachings and traumas, identity, and the personal reverence of pop culture’s beauty and beast. A mastermind in a new language of poetry, that engages and challenges readers to see beyond the traditional spaces poems are shaped and exist, Young’s neckbone extends tentacles in literature, art, and activism--redefining the collective and the sermon of the “blk” experience.  
 
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    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    TriQuarterly
  4. Publication date
    June 15, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 0.7 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0810140527
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0810140523
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“I have never encountered a book filled with such defying, defiant soul. I cannot predict nor describe the potential audience for this book, but I assure you I am a member of that audience.” —Terrance Hayes, author of American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin​

“As you read this book, recognize that you’re not just reading one of our greatest living street poets or one of the most important thinkers on the Black experience; you're reading about yourself.” –Theaster Gates

About the Author


avery r. young is best known as a poet, songwriter, performer, and multidisciplinary artist. He is also an award-winning teaching artist who mentors youth in creative writing and theater. He has been an Arts and Public Life Artist-in-Residence at the University of Chicago and has written curricula for Columbia College Chicago, Young Leeds Authors, True Star Magazine, and the Chicago Public Schools Art Integration Department. young’s poems and essays on HIV awareness, misogyny, race records, and art integration have been published in The BreakBeat Poets, The Golden Shovel Anthology: New Poems Honoring Gwendolyn Brooks, AIMPrint: New Relationships in the Arts and Learning, and other anthologies.

His album booker t. soltreyne: a race rekkid combines his poetry and sound design to discuss matters of race, gender, and sexuality in America during the Obama Era. Avery’s work in performance, visual text, and sound design has been featured in several exhibitions and online publications---notably The Hip Hop Theatre Festival, The Museum of Contemporary Art, and American Jazz Museum. He currently works as a teaching artist, mentoring Rebirth Youth Poetry Ensemble and performing with his band, de deacon board.
 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ TriQuarterly (June 15, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0810140527
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0810140523
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.68 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.7 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Cheryl W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique & Brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
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Neck/bone was like no book I had ever read. Totally unique and brilliant. The poems were not only unique and beautiful so was the book design. Northwestern University Press and Avery Young were the perfect combination like Ellington and Strayhorn. I recommend this book highly!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Buy
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021
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Stunning, a must for the critical contemporary arts lover.
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Lolita White
5.0 out of 5 stars neckbone: visual verses kills it! Incredible Read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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This book delivered on all expectations. I picked it up and couldn't put it down. Loved every moment of my reading!!! The visual images are incredible. Avery Young has created three dimensional verse!
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Mildred Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Beauty + Power
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2019
Beautifully crafted work that will make you feel and think. This is an artist whose work you will return to again and again.
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