{"product_id":"funhouse-paperback-1","title":"Funhouse - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEfrayim Levenson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA collection of poetic interpretations of the music of Buckethead: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In his new chapbook, \u003ci\u003eFunhouse\u003c\/i\u003e, Efrayim Levenson responds to the guitar virtuosity of Buckethead with a poetic soul-journey that reverbs through the wildest word riffs. -- David Elsasser; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEfrayim Levenson's \u003ci\u003eFunhouse\u003c\/i\u003e sends us on a wild nightmarish yet at times tender merry-go-round ride through \u003ci\u003ehis\u003c\/i\u003e own private Coney Island and \u003ci\u003eours\u003c\/i\u003e. -- Steve Dalachinsky; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Potent is the word that comes to mind when reading any one of Efrayim Levenson's poems. ... Levenson's imagery is tenacious, romantic, provocative and human. Poems like \"Sea Lion\" lend a glimpse into innocence, hope and mortality, while \"Modesty Rant\" dismisses viral over-sexuality, welcoming humility and grace. The work of a true wordsmith at his finest, Levenson's poetry is simply explosive in the stark quiet. -- Blanche Mackey-Williams\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEfrayim Levenson began writing poetry in 1982, in Buffalo, New York. His work has since appeared in numerous online and print publications, among them: \u003ci\u003eRiver Poets Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eParkside Poets Collection\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat Happens Next?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eArtVoice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePoetica\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMedicinal Purposes\u003c\/i\u003e, and Chabad of Rego Park's \u003ci\u003ePoetry Corner\u003c\/i\u003e. A former executive director of Niagara Erie Writers, Efrayim has collected his poems in two previous chapbooks: \u003ci\u003eFor My Relations\u003c\/i\u003e (Poetrymanz, 2000) and \u003ci\u003eDances with Tears\u003c\/i\u003e (Poets Wear Prada, 2007). \"\u0026amp; Ribbon,\" from the later, received nomination for a 2008 Pushcart Prize. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Levenson's collaborations with musicians, such as Clif Jackson (Secret Orchestra), Dave Schmeidler (Skyrats), and Rey Scot (Sun Ra Arkestra) led him, initially, to poetic interpretation of instrumental music. \u003ci\u003eFunhouse\u003c\/i\u003e is his latest endeavor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He lives in Far Rockaway with his daughter, Marissa. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.09 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 08, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48330588127481,"sku":"9780615848853","price":14.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/JBdtq-J0Ps9780615848853.webp?v=1777380781","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/funhouse-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}