New Book from Gary Parrish (MFA Alum)

Congratulations to Gary on the publication of Drive-In Picture Show (Erudite Fangs, 2010; cover design, interior design & typesetting by HR Hegnauer; original art work by George Schneeman)!


Blurb from Lewis Warsh (English Department):

There are two things going on simultaneously in Gary Parrish’s poems-- a mix of awkwardness and grace--the absentminded poet stepping on the toes of the goddess, and then apologizing, while his music plays on. The presentation of self is all periphery and sidelong glance and teetering at the edge, and tension--but with a bounce that keeps it all afloat.

These poems are always on the verge--and then (at some point) they explode, like fireworks, in a shower of sparks. He’s been in some odd places, seen things no one else I know has seen, stepped back from and entered into experiences that required more than a share of providence to survive. His poems are just like him--shy and flirty without being coy. He manages to give it all away every time.

Available at St. Mark's Bookshop and Small Press Distribution.

Gary Parrish is the editor of Farfalla Press / McMillan & Parrish (visit www.farfallapress.blogspot.com).