[stylist] anthology of blind poets
Robert Newman
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Sat Apr 4 11:47:57 UTC 2009
If people were interested in this project, what would be the steps to put it
together? (What I am saying and asking is: This would be a good learning
project for everyone on this list. Do we have interest here? Who is willing
to step up and take a leading role; what roles are there? Should we have a
poetry and a short fiction volume? --- what are the considerations here?
Robert Leslie Newman
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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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>
> 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.
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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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