Poetry Package by Hosho McCreesh
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It’s a rare treat nowadays if I happen to have a few bucks in my pocket to spend on luxuries. When I do, I always buy a book. If you’ve been reading here for a while, you know that I’m a big fan of Propaganda Press, because their poetry chaps are awesome, and the prices are low. Even a broke ass hick like me can buy when payday rolls around. That’s what I call poetry for the people.
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Here’s my latest treasure from Propaganda Press–a Deluxe Poetry Package featuring the work of Hosho McCreesh.
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Hosho McCreesh is an excellent poet and artist. He’s one of those poets whose work I order without hesitation if I have any money. I was especially happy to find out that in addition to his newest chapbook, I could order a package that contains “extra goodies.” Yep, that’s a picture of it above. I felt like a kid in a candy store when my copies arrived this week. Here’s everything that comes in the package:
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* A 92 page chapbook (1/4 page size): An Adamant, Unmitigated Hope Even Amidst The Doom… by Hosho McCreesh. The cover art is by Sean Lynch of Ten Point Design and wraps around both front and back covers.
*A powerful broadside poem signed by Hosho McCreesh.
*A small (2 1/4″ x 2 3/4″) pocket book, 4th Street Vagaries by Hosho McCreesh, filled with poems and photographs. I love the small pocket books, and this one is…I’m trying to think of a better word than awesome to describe it.
*A magnet that is a laser-printed full-color reproduction of original watercolors by Hosho McCreesh, Winter on 4th Street. Set of 26 designs, each unique and featuring a different poem from 4th Street Vagaries.
Now, how cool is that? A magnet with a poem on it!
*Bonus chapbooks…and the bonus books are so good that I’ll be coming back to tell you more about them, too. The bonus books included in each package are by various authors and possibly for a limited time.
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Of course, I love it all. An Adamant, Unmitigated Hope Even Amidst the Doom… contains poems that tell the stories and ask the questions that every human being should ask. It is real–the darkness, the light, the struggle to survive. The form of the poems is beautiful, and the writing is accessible to all readers.
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The price for the total package is $10.00 plus shipping and handling (I think it was thirteen bucks total). The copies are also going extremely fast. So if you’re thinking of ordering, don’t wait.
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The package can be ordered HERE. You can also view more pictures of the package HERE.
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Check out interviews and more work by Hosho at one of my favorite sites, the outlaw poetry network.
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A review and sample poems can also be found at Poet Hound, which is another one of my favorite places to find good poetry.
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Now, I’ll quit yakking for two seconds, so you can go see it all for yourself. It’s worth way more than the low price.
And, as always, thanks for reading!
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julie, it looks great. i had bookmarked propaganda press after the last time you told us, but i forgot to check lately. thanks for the reminder. i just looked at the links. you are right-excellent poet!
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Thank you, Dan! I’m so glad you’re checking it out. I wanted to go into a lot more detail about what I like about the words themselves (you know what a geek I am), but the original post got way too long. I try not to scare folks away with my rambling. Suffice it to say that Hosho is definitely on my top shelf. I know you’d love this. -Julie
Wow what an beautiful package and an amazing price. I know exactly what you mean about treating yourself to books. It is what I would spend most of my money on, if I could get away with it. Actually books and education (learning experiences) are what do it for me. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your treat.
Hi, Brig! Thanks so much for checking it out. It really is a treat, ain’t it? I had a great time just opening the package. It’s beautifully put together. But then the words were the best treat of all.
Julie,
Please do check out our press release for more photos, more info, and a sample poem: http://alternating-current-weekly.blogspot.com/2010/04/hosho-mccreesh-deluxe-package.html
Thanks SO MUCH for the kind words! Yes, it is EXTREMELY limited, as there are less than ten bundles left. Once it’s gone, it’s gone, and it is definitely worth your money! The work is incredible, both in quality and quantity (Adamant is one of the thickest chapbooks we’ve ever created), so if you are new to Hosho’s work, or if you are looking for something new in the small press that will knock your socks off, then please do yourself a favor, and pick up this limited edition before it’s gone. Hosho is one of those writers whom I recommend to people who want a fresh voice in modern poetry: he has something for everyone, and I have never had anyone disappointed in his work. It just could change your life. And that’s worth $10.
Thanks again for the exposure!
-Propaganda Press
Hi, leah! It’s always my pleasure to shout out awesome poetry. Like I was telling dan, I had a lot more to say about Hosho’s actual poetry, but the post got way too long and rambling. I urge everybody to hop over to your link and check out the sample poem. Less than ten bundles left, folks!
Thanks so much for the details, leah, and for the beautiful work. It is worth way more than the price! I really did feel like a kid in a candy store when I opened it:) It made my day.
Hi, Julie:
If you put it up here, I read it. Thank you for the introduction to Hosho McCreesh. I’m learning a lot here and will go look at it all now. A poem on a magnet is uber cool.
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Hi, Shawna! You are awesome, and I’m very happy to have you here. Yes, the magnet is so cool! I’m trying to think of the best place to put it where everybody can see it. Thank you! -Julie
Please do feel free to ramble on about Hosho’s poems! I’m sure he’d appreciate it, as well.
Also, if people want a few more samples, we received another review from Poet Hound, and they showcased a few more samples from both books, so feel free to check that out, too! http://poethound.blogspot.com/2010/04/hosho-mccreeshs-double-feature-limited.html
Poet Hound is another site I’ve been meaning to tell people about. It’s great! Thanks for the link, leah. I’ll add it to the post here, so everybody can see it.
One of the reasons I’m a fan of Hosho’s work is how it hits me on a personal level. Poems don’t “have” to do that for me to like them, but it gives the read an added meaning for me. I’m not even sure if that makes sense. For example, I was recently whining to a friend about how tough the past year or so has been. It feels like every time I turn around, something new comes along to kick me in the ass (lots of good things have happened, too, but some days, I just get down about the rough stuff).
Anyway, when I read Sunlight,/Yellow As Dead Cornstalks,/Bleeding Down…, it hit me in a big personal way. I love that the last word in the poem is “vindication.” A hot vindication. And the last poem in the chap reminds me that I will go down swinging with diamond fists. It gives me hope, not that things are going to suddenly get easy, but that I won’t ever give up. Awesome work:)
Since you are a poet I admire tremendously, I listen when you say there is a poet you admire. I will check into this package and thank you for the recommendation.
Technobabe, I can’t even describe how much I appreciate you. You rock, sis. In a big way. You always brighten up my day. Thanks so much for the good words and for checking out Hosho’s work.
Julie,
I love your review, you make the packaging sound so much better than how I’ve described it!
I also enjoy poems I can relate to and that’s why I also shell out for Hosho’s poems whenever he lets me know he has a new collection out, they are all insightful and accessible.
Thanks also for the kind words about Poet Hound!
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Hello, Poet Hound and thank you very much! One thing I always feel bad about is how slow I am to get stuff up here (life being crazy and all). I’ve been meaning to tell folks about Poet Hound for ages. It’s a great site. I’ve found so much good poetry and info. there, so I hope everybody will check it out. I also love your review of Hosho’s collection. Your remarks about the omnipresent viewpoint are right on. Thanks for your comment and good work! -Julie
Wow…really, really kind words. I appreciate them. Julie, thank you so much. I don’t even know what to say. Thanks to everyone, hope you like the books if you do give them a whirl. Propaganda Press makes terrific, inexpensive books by loads of different writers, so I am confident everyone can find someone they like if they try a few books. And leah really pulled out all the stops for this bundle…so we hope you feel like it’s a lot of bang for your poetry buck.
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Hello, Hosh! It’s my pleasure to spread the news. I mean every word I said. It’s an awesome collection, and each piece in the package is unique. I’ve seen other poetry bundles, but never one like this. And, of course, the words are the best part of all. Thank you for putting it out there for us to share. -Julie
Ten bucks? Is that a typo?! That is awesome cheap!
Thanks for the heads up. I love discovering new voices. I will check out McCreesh next.
PS: I was wondering if you’d be so kind as to allow me to post one of your poems on my blog sometime in the next few weeks? It being National Poetry Month and all, you know? Any poem you’ve written that you’d like others to discover or rediscover. Let me know.
xoxo,
Terresa
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Hello, Terresa! I’d be honored to have a poem at your beautiful site. Thank you for thinking of me! You just made my day. I’ll send something your way soon. Thanks so much for checking out Hosho’s work. Awesome cheap is a great way to put it
xoxo to you, too, sis! -Julie
This is amazing packaging. I’d like to find out more about Propaganda Press. (How nice that the commented too.) Glad you posted the link. Thank you for sharing this. I’m starting to think ahead, with a few stars in my eyes.
Hey, Yousei Cuz! It’s so good to see you, honey. Even as many times as I’ve been kicked in the teeth, I still have stars in my eyes. Or maybe one star…and it’s getting a little rusty, but it’s still there…haha!
But you know I’m kidding, because I do think it’s good that you have the stars, too:)
Thanks so much for checking out the package. Yes, do look at everything on the Propaganda Press link. I appreciate the low prices, but I also appreciate that the poetry is top notch work.
Julie, this IS awesome. I read all the links and am now a Hosho McCreesh fan big time. Thank you, dear poetry one.
Hello, anon! I’m so glad you’re a fan of Hosho’s now. That’s what it’s all about. Thank you!
There’s nothing better than receiving goodies in the post and your package looks scrumptious.
“When I do, I always buy a book.”
Julie, I wish I could give you a big hug.
Congratulations to Hosho for his successes and to Propaganda Press for their wonderfully imaginative presentation.
Hi, Michelle! One of these days, I’d love to fly to your beautiful country and give you a big hug in person:) Thank you so much, sis. And thanks for the good words about Hosho and Propaganda Press!
Thanks for all the kind words, guys and gals! This package took months to create, a lot of love and labor went into it, and it’s a great bang for the buck! It’s cheaper than most fancy things (and non-fancy things!) you’d buy for yourself, so why not splurge and get yourself a treat that will last!? There are just a handful left, so don’t delay. Hosho’s work is really some of the best I’ve EVER seen in the small press. And since I’ve been doing this for almost 17 years now, I hope that says a lot about the quality of the product! Don’t miss out! http://alt-current.com/pp/pp_item.html#hosho_mccreesh_deluxe_package
-Propaganda Press
Thank you, leah! I also have to add something about leah angstman. I’ve said it many times, but I’ll say it again. leah is an awesome poet, and she spends much of her time promoting other poets. That generosity impresses me so much. No, I’m not kissing ass. I really mean it. We try to promote each other in the small press world, but some people (like leah) really go the extra mile.
Buying Hosho’s work would also be a great way to celebrate National Poetry Month
Awww… [blushing]. Thanks, Julie! That was sweet. You rock, lady!
I bought two so I could keep one in its primo shape.
that guy can write.
Hi, Christopher! You got that right. Buying two is an even better idea. Thanks much!