No Sleep Till Brooklyn: New and Selected Poems by Kevin Powell (English) Paperba

Description: No Sleep Till Brooklyn by Kevin Powell Written between 1989 and 2008, the poems in Kevin Powell's powerful new collection encompass everything from his early role as a renowned slam poet (and original cast member of MTV's "Real World") to his current incarnation as a poet operating away from the scene. Within this rich tapestry of musings, confession, and introspection, Powell weaves issues like racism, black self-hatred, and gender violence with his own anguished revelations about sex, love, and misogyny. Sampling from the personal and the political, Powell reshapes them into a provocative soundtrack for the times. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Written between 1989 and 2008, the poems in Kevin Powells powerful new collection encompass everything from his early role as a renowned slam poet (and original cast member of MTVs Real World) to his current incarnation as a poet operating away from the scene. Within this rich tapestry of musings, confession, and introspection, Powell weaves issues like racism, black self-hatred, and gender violence with his own anguished revelations about sex, love, and misogyny. Sampling from the personal and the political, Powell reshapes them into a provocative soundtrack for the times. Author Biography Kevin Powell is one of the most acclaimed political, cultural, literary and hip-hop voices in America today. Powell is the author of twelve books, including The Education of Kevin Powell- A Boys Journey into Manhood, Open Letters to America, Someday Well All Be Free, and No Sleep Till Brooklyn. It is a critically acclaimed and brutally honest memoir about his life, including his youth. Kevins writings have also appeared in CNN.com, Esquire, Ebony, The Huffington Post, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, ESPN.com and Vibe Magazine, where he worked for many years as a senior writer, interviewing such diverse public figures as Tupac Shakur and General Colin Powell. Long Description Written between 1989 and 2008, the poems in Kevin Powells powerful new collection encompass everything from his early role as a renowned slam poet (and original cast member of MTVs Real World ) to his current incarnation as a poet operating away from the scene. Within this rich tapestry of musings, confession, and introspection, Powell weaves issues like racism, black self-hatred, and gender violence with his own anguished revelations about sex, love, and misogyny. Sampling from the personal and the political, Powell reshapes them into a provocative soundtrack for the times. Details ISBN0979663695 Author Kevin Powell Short Title NO SLEEP TILL BROOKLYN Publisher Soft Skull Press Language English ISBN-10 0979663695 ISBN-13 9780979663697 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 811.54 Year 2008 Residence Brooklyn, NY, US Birth 1966 Imprint Soft Skull Press Subtitle New and Selected Poems Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780979663697 Place of Publication New York AU Release Date 2008-03-10 NZ Release Date 2008-03-10 US Release Date 2008-03-10 UK Release Date 2008-03-10 Publication Date 2008-03-10 Audience General Pages 96 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159765506;

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