[stylist] anthology of blind poets
Alan Wheeler
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Sat Apr 4 12:57:27 UTC 2009
I'd definitely be willing to try my hand at poetry, and I have dabbled a little in short fiction as well. I'm open.
Alan Wheeler
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From: "Robert Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net>
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Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 06:47
Subject: Re: [stylist] anthology of blind poets
> 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?
>
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> Robert Leslie Newman
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> From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of slery
> Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 1:50 AM
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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
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John Lee Clark
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 11:49 PM
>> To: 'NFBnet Writer's Division Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [stylist] anthology of blind poets
>>
>>
>> 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
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 5:09 PM
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>> Subject: [stylist] anthology of blind poets
>>
>> 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
>> Email- newmanrl at cox.net
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>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John Lee Clark
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 3:26 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [stylist] History, Heroes, and Authors
>>
>> 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
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 12:04 AM
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>> Subject: Re: [stylist] History, Heroes, and Authors
>>
>> 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-----
>> From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John Lee Clark
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:08 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [stylist] History, Heroes, and Authors
>>
>> Angela:
>>
>> Is that history book available in Braille? If so, where can I buy it
>> or borrow it?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>>
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>> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 4:54 PM
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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.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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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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