2014 VAGABOND COLLECTION
This anthology, a selection of works from 70
local poets, and the great photo-art of local Venice artist, Mike Chamness, represents
a powerful and broad spectrum of voices throughout the entire region. Though by no means intended to be an
exhaustive collection of all the great poets there are to discover here, let
this anthology speak as an introduction to the soul of our communities, here in
this great city, the belly of the beast, Los Angeles, California.
“That a Revolutionary Poets Brigade exists in Los Angeles
is a bit of a miracle and thanks to Mark Lipman in ElAye this Anthology
reflects some of the terrific poetry, outside the established institutions,
that exists in that area, from more renowned poets like Luis. J. Rodriguez to
terrific new voices like Henry Howard and venerables like Michael C
Ford. There’s potential for the biggest
Brigade in the States in Los Angeles.
Where did Romero come from? And
that Devcich, wow!”
~ Jack Hirschman, 4th Poet Laureate of San Francisco
“The Revolutionary Poets Brigade Anthology makes revolution
still possible in these cataclysmic terrible times.”
~
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, 1st Poet Laureate of California
SING TO ME OF MY RIGHTS, by: HENRY HOWARD
Most impressive about Henry Howard's work is that he appears
to be able to wear the skin of others so convincingly that you would believe
these poems were written in the first person by the subject of his writings;
whether being a tortured detainee, or pregnant teen, a victorious people freed
from their chains of apartheid half a world away, or a grieving mother here at
home, Henry’s poems speak with a powerful truth that is both eye opening and a
pleasure to read.
POETRY FOR THE MASSES, by MARK LIPMAN
Drawn
from the inspirations of social awakenings throughout the world; born
out of the economic and social justice struggles of today, and a living
testament of the spirit of the Occupy Movement, this powerful body of
work exemplifies the voice of a generation tired of towing the line for a
system that provides nothing for its people. A treasure trove of
poetic verse, Poetry for the Masses is bold and brazen indictment
of capitalism and is a major step forward in the on-going debate of
where we are heading as a society. A clarion call for justice.
“Mark Lipman writes beautifully and honestly for the
people. His words are a gift. They give
us strength; they remind us of our history, our potential, our bravery, our
indomitable spirit. Mark’s poetry
teaches us that anything is possible, that nothing has to stand
in our way, that together, dignified, focused, and determined, we can
change the world!”
~ Ron Kovic author of “Born on the Fourth of July”
“Mark Lipman makes verses incendiary, an insurrection of words, ideas, rhythms, plowing open the earth for true justice, greater imaginations, for a new world about to blossom. Read Mark’s poetry, think hard on the material he draws on, the concaving of the capitalist world, then act. You’ll be more vital and incandescent for it.”
~ Luis J. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Poet Laureate;
author of “My Nature is Hunger” and “Always Running”
author of “My Nature is Hunger” and “Always Running”
8.5 x 8.5, 108 pages, full color illustrations, $15 (plus shipping)
GLOBAL ECONOMIC AMNESTY, by MARK LIPMAN
An amazing collection of thought provoking work, Global
Economic Amnesty, examines the economic system of capitalism and
how it
has led to great social injustice and economic disparity we face today,
while
at the same time presenting solutions to a more co-operative economic
path for society. A powerful, must read collection of essays that will
redefine what is possible.
“The idea of debt forgiveness is very much on the
agenda. I think some form of debt
forgiveness is a good idea and has been for a long time. Jubilee 2000, for example, called for
forgiving “odious debt,” a technical notion introduced into international law
by the US when it didn’t want to pay Cuba’s debt to Spain after taking Cuba
over. And the notion is correct: debt imposed on a population who didn’t
incur the debt; rather dictators did. A pretty natural interpretation of
that notion would eliminate quite a lot of debt. And there are other
cases. But the groundwork has to be laid. There has to be broad
general understanding of the meaning, the justification, and the likely
consequences – which are complex. Closing the banks, for example, would
pretty much destroy the society as it now stands. That’s a long project. Thanks for your thoughts.”
~ Noam Chomsky
“Lipman’s style is breezy, conversational, and engaging as
he indicts runaway capitalism. He
inspires us to think more deeply about economic engines, the power of
community, and the need to reassess the importance of time and happiness over
profit and plunder. I give this book an
A+.”
~ Marcy Winograd, Economics Teacher and
Three-Time Congressional Candidate
“The ideas in this document are truly revolutionary.”
~ Alex Pausides, Director, International Poetry Festival of Havana, Cuba
~ Alex Pausides, Director, International Poetry Festival of Havana, Cuba
8.5 x 5.5, 98 pages, $12 (plus shipping)
