Synopses & Reviews
The publication of
Sticks and Stones, George Bowerings first book of poems, has been one of Canadas great literary mysteries for almost three decades. Rumoured to have been published by the Rattlesnake Press in 1962, yet only ever found in the darkened vaults of secretive bibliophiles in the form of imperfectly collated, incomplete press proofs, sans cover, several poems and original drawings by Gordon Payne, this book has remained hidden from public view while Bowerings literary career blossomed. Here, for the first time, is the complete unabridged publication of
Sticks and Stones, including all the poems, with the original drawings by Gordon Payne and the preface by Robert Creeley in place. Roy Miki, author of the definitive critical bibliography of George Bowering,
A Record of Writing, has provided an endnote which takes the reader through the literary detective work that resulted in the strange circumstance of the publication of this first edition. This first official publication of
Sticks and Stones, 27 years after the fact, is a celebration of a writer at the height of his career, and a tribute to the enduring quality of his work.
Synopsis
George Bowerings first book of poetry. With a preface by Robert Creeley and original line drawings by Gordon Payne.
About the Author
George BoweringGeorge Bowering, Canadas first Poet Laureate and co-founder of the avant-garde poetry magazine TISH, was born in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia.
A distinguished novelist, poet, editor, professor, historian and tireless supporter of fellow writers, Bowering has authored more than 80 books, including works of poetry, fiction, autobiography, biography and youth fiction.
In 2002, Bowering was recognized by the Vancouver Sun as one of the most influential people in British Columbia. In 2011, he was awarded the Lieutenant Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award.