"CIPHERS Of Uncommon Origin -
Poems by Ana Elsner", Volume I
First Edition June
2007.
28p.; 22cm; full color semi-gloss cover.
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"My work is seasoned by a life lived in a great diversity of cultural contexts, which enables me to transcend the limits of one-dimensionality. ... Although often provocative and (self) critical in tone, and neologistic in language, I consider my poems to be ageless and intellectually and emotionally accessible to a broad and diverse readership,"
Ana Elsner, 2006
"To create true poetry requires hunger and passion, and Ana Elsner has it, in spades,"
Lawrence Ferlinghetti,
Poet; Artist; Publisher,
City Lights Books,
San Francisco;
Recipient of the 2005 Literarian Award
I had a chance to attend one of Ana Elsner's poetry readings recently and was one of the first to buy a copy of CIPHERS. This poet takes a stand on human issues without romanticizing them. She has a very clear voice. Buy the book.
ReplyDeleteThe poems by Ana Elsner are typically very high-density and packed with meaning, word-by-word. Now that her "Ciphers Of Uncommon Origin" has come out in print and I have my own copy, I can read and reread my favorites anytime. I find that I uncover even deeper layers of expression each time I revisit her poetry.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Ana Elsner on her new book: it is significant in contents and beautifully designed.
Claire S.
Elsner's work is a shiny pearl among the pervasive pointlessness in modern poetry. I have read 'Ciphers' and recommend it.
ReplyDeleteI mailed my check only last week and the book already arrived: lightning fast shipping. Thanks. I like all the poems but my favorite is 'Red and Blue', powerful stuff.
ReplyDeleteI want to thank Ana Elsner for autographing her book of poetry for me. Ciphers Of Uncommon Origin will be one of my treasures and will go to Las Cruces with me this winter also. Each time I read one of Ana's poems for the second or third time, I make a new discovery.
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I just got my copy of Ciphers. I took a chance on it based on all Ana Elsner poems I could find on the web. I am very satisfied with this collection of poems. Will order a copy to be sent to my sister for Christmas. She is taking a poetry class and will appreciate 'Ciphers Of Uncommon Origin'.
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ReplyDeleteI could not find a 'comment' feature on the InstaPLANET Press publisher's site, so I am leaving my review here:
ReplyDeleteHaving recently ordered and received a copy of Ciphers of Uncommon Origin – Poems by Ana Elsner I strongly recommend it to all who appreciate a strong voice in contemporary poetry.
In this selection of poems Ana Elsner presents a panoply of issues and topics, among them societal criticism, global awareness and visionary journeys of the heart and mind.
Zoe Ehrhardt
I would like to add that I am looking forward to reading more of Ana Elsner's poetry.
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