Chapbooks

Poetry

Moon's Edge (tanka poetry) - $12
by Natalie Perfetti
graphic design by Sarah Wika & Katie Baird with original drawings by Laramie Hutchens
ISBN 978-0978744106 • hand-sewn Japanese binding • © 2010
38 pages (6" X 9”) • $12.00 plus $2.50 postage

This collection of short Japanese verse is a hand-sewn tanka chapbook that resonates with the confessional works of Anne Sexton, and the voice of the modern Japanese poet, Akiko Yosano. The author drew inspiration from themes such as love, sexuality, and womanhood throughout her life. Natalie Perfetti grew up in Lowell, Indiana, before studying literature and writing at Millikin University. She graduated with honors in spring 2009 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in literature at Florida State University. Her tanka have appeared in a number of magazines, including Tanka Society of America's official journa,l Ribbons.

The 38-page chapbook sells for $12. It includes original art by Laramie Hutchens, a Millikin art student. Special edition copies of the chapbook include an original print by Lauramie are available for $40 plus $2.50 postage.

Simple Universal (poetry & fiction) - $10
by Jeff Allen
ISBN 978-0978744182 • saddle-stitch • © 2008
32 pages (5.5"”X 9”) • $10.00 plus $2.50 postage

Jeff Allen's expressive collection is a compilation of poetry and fiction that is uniquely attributable to Jeff's own personal voice. Exploring themes such as escapism and the fleeting nature of life, Jeff's book is a wonderful debut piece for a young artist and the third in Bronze Man Books' chapbook series. Every copy of Simple Universal features a protective removeable cover featuring high quality letter press. In addition, Special Edition copies are available with original color prints by artist Lauren Wika.

Mathematics of Fire (poetry) - $10
by Josh Wild
ISBN 978-0-9787441-4-4 • hand-sewn chapbook • © 2007
36 pages (5.5"”X 8”) • $10.00 plus $2.50 postage

Mathematics of Fire is a collection of 16 poems focusing on the struggle of 21st century Midwestern life. It blends the traditional with the contemporary, as well as religion, politics, and the social climate of Middle America. Illustrated and designed by Carrie Seymour.

Drama

Commas & Ampersands (short dramas) - $10
by Steve Moore
ISBN 978-0978744151 • saddle-stitch • © 2007
22 pages (4.5" X 11") • $10.00 plus $2.50 postage

Commas & Ampersands is a collection of original short drama written by Stephen Moore. While postmodern and seemingly solemn in nature, the pieces also include elements of playfulness and whimsy, captured in a way that only Moore can. In the preface, Steve discusses his methods towards developing these and other plays written over a period of time. After hearing about Suzan-Lori Parks's 365 Days/365 Plays, he decided to embark on a similar project—write and produce a finished project a day. Although this lofty goal quickly fell by the wayside, Steve still managed to produce a total of 63 plays over a relatively short period, each of them revealing something about himself and his writing.