empath - Softcover

Amaker, Marcus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1976520002 ISBN 13: 9781976520006

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

"Let me introduce you to your shadow ... "

Marcus Amaker, Charleston’s first Poet Laureate, has unleashed his latest project. empath is a 185-page poetry book, a custom journal and a poetry and jazz album with Grammy-nominated musician/producer Quentin E. Baxter.

“empath is a project about connection and conversation. It’s about the empathy I feel for others on a small and large scale. These poems are inspired by the classrooms I’ve visited and the students who continue to spark me. There’s an abundance of love energy in this work - inspired by my wife, my cat and my family. And, of course, it’s about my deep love of Charleston," he said.

About this title

About the Author

Marcus Amaker is Charleston, South Carolina’s first Poet Laureate and an award-winning graphic designer. Marcus’ poems have been featured on TEDxCharleston, PBS Newshour, the A&E network, the Huffington Post, Alaska Beyond Magazine and many local media outlets. He’s created more than 20 electronic music albums, more than 100 websites and one poetry festival. As a journalist, Marcus helped to create Charleston Scene, for the Post and Courier. He is the lead graphic designer for the music nonprofit Charleston Jazz and the national music journal, No Depression. Charleston Business Magazine named him one of Charleston’s 50 Most influential people. His wife, Jordan Amaker, is an activist and marketing director of Lowcountry Local First.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1976520002
• ISBN 13: 9781976520006
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 186