Poetry. All of these poems were first published in Richard Hell's magazine Genesis: Grasp, which Hell (then Richard Meyers) co-edited with David Giannini from 1968-1971, bringing out six issues. The book demonstrates a rich moment of connection between the punk and experimental poetry scenes.
Author City: Petaluma, CA USA
Clark Coolidge (b. February 26, 1939) is an American poet born in Providence, Rhode Island. Often associated with the Language School, his experience as a Jazz drummer and interest in a wide array of subjects--including caves, geology, bebop, weather, Salvador Dali, Jack Kerouac, and movies--often finds correspondence in his work. Coolidge grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, and has lived, among other places, in Manhattan, Cambridge (MA), San Francisco, Rome (Italy), and the Berkshire Hills. He currently lives in Petaluma, California.