Newspaper Blackout
Newspaper Blackout by Austin Kleon, published by HarperCollins on April 13, 2010, is a unique exploration of poetry and art. In this 208-page edition, Kleon employs a daily newspaper and a permanent marker to craft a new art form known as Newspaper Blackout poetry. This innovative approach involves deconstructing text to create original verses that range from provocative to humorous, inviting readers to discover new meanings within familiar words.
Readers will find a collection of Kleon’s original poems alongside contributions from his online community, showcasing a diverse array of voices and styles. The book also includes a practical appendix that guides readers on how to create their own blackout poetry. With themes of art and humor, Newspaper Blackout challenges conventional perceptions of literature and encourages creativity through the transformation of everyday materials.
Official synopsis Publisher
Poet and cartoonist Austin Kleon has discovered a new way to read between the lines. Armed with a daily newspaper and a permanent marker, he constructs through deconstruction—eliminating the words he doesn’t need to create a new art form: Newspaper Blackout poetry.
Highly original, Kleon’s verse ranges from provocative to lighthearted, and from moving to hysterically funny, and undoubtedly entertaining. The latest creations in a long history of “found art,” Newspaper Blackout will challenge you to find new meaning in the familiar and inspiration from the mundane.
Newspaper Blackout contains original poems by Austin Kleon, as well as submissions from readers of Kleon’s popular online blog and a handy appendix on how to create your own blackout poetry.
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