Exquisite Corpse Annual, No. 2, 2010 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615327338 ISBN 13: 9780615327334

Publisher: Dept. of Writing, U of Central Arkansas, 2010

Synopsis

Magazine. Poetry. Fiction. Literary Nonfiction. Translations. Avant-Garde. Art. EXQUISITE CORPSE ANNUAL NO. 2 includes historic artwork by R. Crumb; sizzling poetry by Hunter S. Thompson, Ed Sanders, Anne Waldman, Bernadette Mayer, Bill Lavender, Elinor Nauen, Gerald Nicosia, Mike Topp, and John Vanderslice; and the incandescent prose of Jan Kerouac, Steve Katz, Dave Brinks, Debra Di Blasi, Larry Betz, Gretchen Henderson, Tyrone Jaeger, Andrei Plesu, Pat Nolan, Kevin PQ Phelan, Jared Schickling, Hariette Surovell, and Brook Wilensky-Lanford. This issue contains revolutionary, explosive, knee-slapping work that could be dangerous to your health. Beware... and Indulge!!!!

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Review

Arkansas is home to some stunningly good literary resources these days . . . There's one up-and-coming literary light in the state, however, that most probably haven't heard of: The Exquisite Corpse [Annual] . . . . produced by UCA's Department of Writing . . . there is a lot to be enjoyed in the new second issue . . . The joy starts on the cover, which features an exceedingly rare illustration by the celebrated cartoonist R. Crumb . . . In addition to loads of finely wrought poetry and fiction, some translated work, and reviews, the issue features an interesting article on the court case against the family that apparently forged a will to rip off Jack Kerouac's royalty payments and papers. Overall it's a journal of the highest order, and one that Arkansas should be proud to have in its cultural bookshelf. Find one soon and check it out. --Arkansas Times

The original Exquisite Corpse: A Journal of Books & Letters was founded in 1983 by Codrescu, a renowned and prolific Romanian-born author of poetry, essays, and criticism. The journal moved with the editor to Louisiana State University in 1984 and became one of the earlier online-only publications in 1996. Corpse.org has thrived for years, but the journal is reconnecting with its print roots in this annual, produced with support from the University of Central Arkansas. Content combines literature curated from the web site with pieces solicited from Codrescu s and managing editor Mark Spitzer s favorite writers. Largely poetry, the journal includes short fiction and a bit of criticism as well. The distinctly independent voices found in Exquisite Corpse Annual deserve a place in any collection of contemporary literature. --Library Journal

Arkansas is home to some stunningly good literary resources these days . . . There's one up-and-coming literary light in the state, however, that most probably haven't heard of: The Exquisite Corpse [Annual] . . . . produced by UCA's Department of Writing . . . there is a lot to be enjoyed in the new second issue . . . The joy starts on the cover, which features an exceedingly rare illustration by the celebrated cartoonist R. Crumb . . . In addition to loads of finely wrought poetry and fiction, some translated work, and reviews, the issue features an interesting article on the court case against the family that apparently forged a will to rip off Jack Kerouac's royalty payments and papers. Overall it's a journal of the highest order, and one that Arkansas should be proud to have in its cultural bookshelf. Fins one soon and check it out. --Arkansas Times

The original Exquisite Corpse: A Journal of Books & Letters was founded in 1983 by Codrescu, a renowned and prolific Romanian-born author of poetry, essays, and criticism. The journal moved with the editor to Louisiana State University in 1984 and became one of the earlier online-only publications in 1996. Corpse.org has thrived for years, but the journal is reconnecting with its print roots in this annual, produced with support from the University of Central Arkansas. Content combines literature curated from the web site with pieces solicited from Codrescu s and managing editor Mark Spitzer s favorite writers. Largely poetry, the journal includes short fiction and a bit of criticism as well. The distinctly independent voices found in Exquisite Corpse Annual deserve a place in any collection of contemporary literature. --Library Journal

The second annual print extravaganza brought to you by editor Andrei Codrescu & his band of unholy literary thugs. The 145-page 2010 issue features an original cover by R. Crumb (!), poetry by Ed Sanders, Anne Waldman, Elinor Nauen (among others), lots of fractured and fracturing prose (fictional & not), plus a fascinating interview w/ Jan Kerouac (Jack's daughter) conducted in 1979. According to editor Codrescu: "It's spectaculous." . . . The stuff in here is so lively, relevant, & visceral that you'll twist your own head off. Or at least the top of your head, Emily. 5/10 --BoneWorld Publishing

Arkansas is home to some stunningly good literary resources these days . . . There's one up-and-coming literary light in the state, however, that most probably haven't heard of: The Exquisite Corpse [Annual] . . . . produced by UCA's Department of Writing . . . there is a lot to be enjoyed in the new second issue . . . The joy starts on the cover, which features an exceedingly rare illustration by the celebrated cartoonist R. Crumb . . . In addition to loads of finely wrought poetry and fiction, some translated work, and reviews, the issue features an interesting article on the court case against the family that apparently forged a will to rip off Jack Kerouac's royalty payments and papers. Overall it's a journal of the highest order, and one that Arkansas should be proud to have in its cultural bookshelf. Fins one soon and check it out. --Arkansas Times

The original Exquisite Corpse: A Journal of Books & Letters was founded in 1983 by Codrescu, a renowned and prolific Romanian-born author of poetry, essays, and criticism. The journal moved with the editor to Louisiana State University in 1984 and became one of the earlier online-only publications in 1996. Corpse.org has thrived for years, but the journal is reconnecting with its print roots in this annual, produced with support from the University of Central Arkansas. Content combines literature curated from the web site with pieces solicited from Codrescu s and managing editor Mark Spitzer s favorite writers. Largely poetry, the journal includes short fiction and a bit of criticism as well. The distinctly independent voices found in Exquisite Corpse Annual deserve a place in any collection of contemporary literature. --Library Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Dept. of Writing, U of Central Arkansas
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0615327338
• ISBN 13: 9780615327334
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150
• Editor: Codrescu Andrei, Spitzer Mark