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Poetry Slam: The Competitive Art of Performance Poetry
Poetry Slam The Competitive Art of Performance Poetry
From their humble beginnings in dimly lit bars to the 1999 international convergence with poets from 48 cities, poetry slams - the "Olympics of poetry" - have become a cultural phenomenon. This vital anthology documents ten years of these unprecedented literary events. The book includes tips on how to win, details on how to plan a national tour,...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780916397661
ISBN-10: 0916397661
Publication Date: 9/30/2000
Pages: 237
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Publisher: Manic D Press
Book Type: Paperback
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The book is filled with different performance pieces, some by very notable slam poets, such as Taylor Mali and Beau Sia. It encompasses the gamut, from hilarious to sensitive to painful works. I used it for several different speech/performance-oriented classes in college, but it is a worthwhile read by it's own merit.


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