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Concrete poetry

 Subject
Subject Source: Sackner Database

Found in 6475 Collections and/or Records:

The Pyramid of the Louvre / Smith, William Jay., 1990

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Identifier: CC-02069-2107
Scope and Contents

This is the original version of the poem. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1990

The Quietest Ice / Lloyd, Andrew., 1969

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Identifier: CC-46846-49580
Scope and Contents

This pamphlet was edited by Will Parfitt. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1969

The Randomeness of E / Elsberg, John., 1995

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Identifier: CC-37384-39237
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This volume is also designated Prince Albert Caplivre Series #4. The style of fragmenting and running on words in this poem are reminiscent of e.e. cummings poems. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1995

The Resurrection of the Third Happening , 1976

 Item — Box 328: [Barcode: 31858072490927]
Identifier: CC-22761-23196
Scope and Contents

The spelling of the poet's name in this book is "Shant."Wikipedia: Shaunt Basmajian (30 September 1950 -- 25 January 1990) was a Canadian poet and author. Born in Beirut, Lebanon to Armenian parents, Basmajian emigrated to Canada when he was seven years old. He was a founder of the Canadian Poetry Association, co-founder of Old Nun Publications (with Ted Plantos), and was a member of the Parliament Street Library poetry group. The Shaunt Basmajian Chapbook Award, given annually to a Canadian poet, was established in his memory. The contest ran from 1996-2008.In 1986, he was attacked with a knife and robbed while he was driving a taxi. His right lung was punctured when a robber stabbed him -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1976

The Royal Wedding / Warschauer, Harry., 1987

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Identifier: CC-37515-39369
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The card depicts portaits of Princess Diana and Prince Charles of England as line drawings formed with text describing their lineage on the wedding day. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1987

The Sea's Waves Sheaves / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Costley, Ron., 1970

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Identifier: CC-11950-12173
Scope and Contents

This card folded twice has three leaves. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1970