Becoming Visible: An Anthology of Seattle Poetry
Becoming Visible: An Anthology of Seattle Poetry
Alex Rasmussen
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Becoming Visible is a collection of poems by twelve Seattle-based writers. Each offers a unique perspective from their often-soggy corner of the country. From the whimsical wordplay of Gemma Maliszewski to the melancholy musings of Oscar Mejia, from Hailey Magee's erotic imagery to Lucas Van Linden's eloquent romanticism, this anthology contains something for everyone.
Like one's first taste of fresh Northwest salmon, or view of the majesty that is Mount Rainier (Tahoma), the words and ideas within will leave an impression that lasts long after the final page has been turned.
This book was curated by Alex Rasmussen with cover art by Ashley Zuckerberg, and designed and published by Common Meter Press. It is a soft cover book with a glossy, full-color cover and black and white interior. This book is 5.5 x 8.5 and contains 92 pages.
Product Details
| Publisher | Common Meter Press |
| Publication Date | February 14, 2024 |
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Pages
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92 |
| Dimensions | 5.5" x 8.5" x .25" |
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Genres
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Poetry – verse Poetry – Alex Rasmussen, editor. Poetry – Seattle |
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Language
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English |
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ISBN
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979-8-9882494-7-4 |
In this anthology
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Lucas Van Linden
@lucasvanlinden -
Henry Wong
@h.wong_writing -
Gemma Maliszewski
@jemma.malisheshkey -
Oscar Mejia
@oddross.sax -
Owl Scarey
@owl_scarey -
Amy Laybourn
@laybournmusic -
Andrew Drinnan
@longwaybackband -
Megan Torgerson Drinnan
@megantorgerson -
Nick Zettell
@showandzettell -
Alex Rasmussen
@wordsandmusicbyalex -
Hailey Magee
@haileypaigemagee -
Erin Roth
@shruggingshoulders
Analog is forever
At Common Meter Press, we believe that poetry is best experienced in person, and that there is magic in the real world – if you simply know where to look. That's why we offer our books as tangible products you can hold in your hands, with words that will stay in your heart.
Shown: Erin Dorney's "Grating, Darling, Full of Dirt"
All about anthologies
What are anthologies?
Anthologies are collections of poetry, usually containing multiple authors from the same region or theme.
Who makes all of these books?
Our books are created in-house. For the most part, we print, collate, and bind our books by hand. Sometimes, though, we recognize the need for local print shop partners.
Will there be a digital version of this anthology available?
At this time, we do not have plans to offer our chapbooks in digital, e-Book format. While we understand the accessibility of this format, as well as the environmental impact, the joy of a chapbook is in the analog: holding something ephemeral in your hands, and experiencing the tactile nature of the poetry within.
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