[stylist] anthology of blind poets
slery
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Sat Apr 4 06:50:10 UTC 2009
Actually, I know the founder of Sarabande Books. He is a poet and if our
book is put together with strong enough pieces, this might be an avenue we
could pursue for publishing. It is a small press and we are more likely to
have success.
Cindy
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> [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John Lee Clark
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> Robert:
>
> There should be an anthology for fiction, too. But the
> problem with a mixed anthology is that it is usually less
> credible and taken less seriously. I am not sure why this is
> so, but it's a fact. Take the anthology Despite This
> Flesh--by disabled writers, in a variety of genures.
> Everything in it was great. But collectively it wasn't
> strong, in spite of the strength of the individual pieces.
>
> So that's why I would rather focus on one writing category.
> It so happens my favorite is poetry.
>
> But we can work together to just try and get our hands on as
> many pieces in any category, but you can lead the way for
> fiction or, more generally, prose pieces. I'll help find
> anything that may be relevant.
>
> There is one possible high-profile publisher for such a
> poetry anthology--Library of America. It has a series of
> small collections of poems, some selected poems of one poet
> and others anthologies, but quite specific ones, such as
> Civil War poems, African-American poetry, poems of WWII,
> humorous verse, and erotic poetry.
>
> What do you think?
>
> John
>
>
>
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> [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Newman
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> John, I'd like to see some of us working with you to put this
> together. The book, Anthology of Blind Poets.
>
>
> Robert Leslie Newman
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> Fred:
>
> That's great! I was sure there were a good bunch, and I am
> relieved to find that someone can name names like you did!
>
> I'll check out the books you mentioned.
>
> What about poets? Who are the more well-known contemporary
> or at least modern blind poets?
>
> Maybe I will be interested in doing research into the poetry
> of blind people and assemble an anthology. Do you think that
> would be a good contribution to the blind community? There
> was an anthology of blind poets that was very popular at the
> end of the nineteenth century--and I do mean popular; it was
> a bestseller--but since then there doesn't seem to be a
> definitive anthology.
>
> John
>
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> [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Fred Wurtzel
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> Hello John,
> I believe we have a great assortment of celebrity scholars
> and performers.
>
> Mary Manes (I probably have her name wrong) wrote the story
> of Eva Perrone, Evita which became a big Broadway hit and
> movie. She was a member of NFB.
>
> Gary Vermeij is a "Genius Award" winner and author of a
> really good autobiography, titled "Privileged Hands" and
> several more scientific books.
>
> Andre Bocelli is a very popular Opera singer, today.
> Worldwide he is nearly as popular as Stevie Wonder.
>
> Ronnie Milsap carries an NFB cane. He has written an
> autobiography. I cannot remember the title, presently.
>
> Mike Hinkson was in the World Trade Center on 9/11.
>
> Dr. tenBroek was and remains, a constitutional scholar who
> wrote extensively.
>
> I am not sure if any of these people have written books, but
> they are or were certainly celebrities. Ginny Owens, Diane
> Schuur, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie McTell, Bryan
> Lee, Blind Boys of Alabama (2 grammies in the past 3 or 4
> years), Doc Watson, Tom Sullivan Terry Gibb and Sonny Terry
> and Brownie McGhee.
>
> This is not a complete list. I am doing this off the top of
> my head, so I certainly have missed some of our blind brother
> and sister celebrities and writers. I hope others can add to
> this list. -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John Lee Clark
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> Angela:
>
> Is that history book available in Braille? If so, where can
> I buy it or borrow it?
>
> Thanks!
>
> John
>
>
>
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> John,
> I'm not sure if there are books which are uniquely
> appreciated by blind people in the way you mention. As for a
> book on the history of the blind movement, have you read
> WALKING ALONE MARCHING TOGETHER? It is a history of the NFB,
> from its beginning to 2000 or so. It also talks about the
> quests for independence of blind people in earlier centuries,
> which I find very interesting.
>
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> Hey, all:
>
> I have some questions for you to have the pleasure of answering.
>
> I've been trying to find books on the history of the blind
> community, but without much luck. Can you recommend some titles?
>
> Who are the biggest legendary figures or heroes of the blind
> community?
>
> Who are some of the blind authors that are celebrated and
> highly esteemed in the blind community? Has anyone written
> the Great Blind American Novel? What are some of the classics
> in the blind literary canon that are found on the shelves of
> almost every blind person's home?
>
> Your answers will be most helpful!
>
> John
>
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