Eclipse Concrete Poems (Paperback)

Paperback. In this volume of typographical (or concrete) poems, Alan Riddell weaves words and the very letters theyre made of into shapes and patterns that heighten or, in some cases, completely undermine the professed message of the pieces.When Eclipse was first published in 1972, concrete poetry was still a relatively new art form, and this book was the first substantial one-man collection to be published in Britain. Now, almost fifty years since its inception, this volume provides a unique perspective on this cutting-edge technique. Provides a unique perspective on the cutting-edge technique of concrete poetry. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.