Bard, Kinetic
Bard, Kinetic by Anne Waldman, published by Coffee House Press in 2023, presents an expansive and countercultural exploration of the celebrated poet’s life. This 320-page work offers a multifaceted portrait of Waldman’s journey through radical artistic activity, detailing her experiences growing up in Greenwich Village, her creative partnership with Allen Ginsberg, and her involvement in significant cultural movements. The book reflects on her philosophies as a writer, activist, performer, and Buddhist practitioner.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of Waldman’s life experiences, including her tours with Bob Dylan and her foundational roles at the Poetry Project and the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics. The narrative pays homage to influential friends and collaborators, such as Amiri Baraka and Lou Reed, while emphasizing the importance of poetry and activism in fostering a conscious society. Bard, Kinetic serves as both a personal memoir and a guide for those dedicated to the transformative power of art and discourse.
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The expansive, countercultural, and wildly prolific life of celebrated poet Anne Waldman, in her own words.
In Bard, Kinetic, Anne Waldman assembles a multifaceted portrait of her life and praxis as a groundbreaking poet. Waldman charts her journey through a maelstrom of radical artistic activity: growing up in Greenwich Village, creative partnership with Allen Ginsberg, touring with Bob Dylan, and founding the Poetry Project at St. Mark’s Church and later, the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University. She discusses the philosophies that guide her as a writer, activist, performer, instigator, and Buddhist practitioner, and pays homage to friends and collaborators including Amiri Baraka, Lou Reed, John Ashbery, Kathy Acker, and Diane di Prima. Waldman’s experiences serve as a guide for others committed to making the world a conscious and conscientious place that soars with the discourse and activism of poetry and poethics.
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