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Shaped poetry

 Subject
Subject Source: Sackner Database

Found in 788 Collections and/or Records:

How Will One Hide / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1986

 Item
Identifier: CC-12101-12325
Scope and Contents

The shape of this poem is a simplified labyrinth. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1986

i am in the hub of the fiery force / Norse, Harold., 1995

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Identifier: CC-05727-5835
Scope and Contents

First published in Naples in 1958, the layout of the poem into three stanzas resembles the shape of three scaples in rhythm with the content of the verse. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1995

I Felt My Life With Both Hands / Dill, Lesley., 1992

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Identifier: CC-15693-16022
Scope and Contents

The assemblage consists of the outlines of two hands with a printed (technique unknown), colored, experimental typographic rendition of a poem by Emily Dickinson. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1992

Iconographs / Swenson, May., 1970

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Identifier: CC-02204-2244
Scope and Contents According to Swenson, these Iconographic Poems were composed with the shape as an integral part of the poem's meaning. In this respect, they fulfill the definition of Concrete Poetry, viz. poems that are to be seen, as well as read and heard.Kirkus Review (1970): As the title suggests, Miss Swenson's fourth book of poetry reaffirms her belief in the possibilities of calligraphic verse (which makes graphic use of page space and type to produce a pictorial symbol of the poem's subject). Thus, we have an ode to ""An Old Field Jacket"" printed in the shape of a chevron patch; ""The Blue Bottle"" arranged in the design of a, yes, bottle; and the double helix of ""The DNA Molecule"" represented in stairstep coils. Beyond these diagrammatic experiments, Miss Swenson is also interested in writing original poetry, which except for a few well-worn conceits and cliches (""My eye my I,"" ""the bridge of Discover,"" ""animal beauty"" of the black man), she manages to do. Many will find the...
Dates: 1970

il milione / Mario Fallini., 2004

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Identifier: CC-48577-69608
Scope and Contents

This 4 1/2 minute dvd shows Fallini's figures rendered in calligraphic micrography. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2004

I'm Sad Today Hi! / Chopin, Henri., 1972

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Identifier: CC-18695-19068
Scope and Contents

This is an original of a typing which appears as page 11 of Chopin's book, "Le Repas." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1972

IM98 Merry Xmas Marvin + Ruth / Baroni, Vittore., 1997

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Identifier: CC-29134-30479
Scope and Contents

The image of animals from printed material collaged onto papercard forms the word "Pax" (peace). -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1997

Important Scientific Books: The Richard Green Library / Christie's ; Apianus P ; Trithreim J ; Keppler J., 2008

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Identifier: CC-48035-69058
Scope and Contents

Auction catalogue. A facsimile of Petrus Apianus' " Astonomicum Caesareum," was offered for sale at this action; this book is held by the Sackner Archive. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2008

Inside the Tree / de Charmoy, Cozette., 1988

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Identifier: CC-35928-37692
Scope and Contents

The print consists of rubberstamped words of the title that depict a tree in cross-section. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1988

Interior / Tsang, Kin-wah., 2003

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Identifier: CC-42246-44252
Scope and Contents

This book documents a floral pattern wallpaper that is made up of foul language. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2003

Iuvenilia Loeti: Raccolta di Poeti Latini Medievali, 1969

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Identifier: CC-20511-20908
Scope and Contents

This is a survey of medieval, Latin shaped poetry with critical text. Several pages by Rabano Mauro (Hrabamus Maurus) are reproduced from a book that is also held by the Sackner Archive. The marginata was inserted by Dick Higgins, the previous owner of this book. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1969

Iuvenilia Loeti: Raccolta di Poeti Latini Medievali 2nd Edition / Caruso, Luciano, editor ; Polara, Giovanni, editor ; Maurus H ; Porphyrii PO ; Fortunatus V ; diSiviglia I ; Scottus J ; Vulgario E ; augienses V., 1993

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Identifier: CC-20466-20863
Scope and Contents

This is a survey of medieval, Latin shaped poetry with critical text. Several pages by Rabano Mauro (Hrabamus Maurus) are reproduced from a book that is also held by the Sackner Archive. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1993

Iuvenilia Loeti: Raccolta di Poeti Latini Medievali 2nd Edition / Caruso, Luciano, editor ; Polara, Giovanni, editor ; Maurus H ; Porphyrii PO ; Fortunatus V ; diSiviglia I ; Scottus J ; Vulgario E ; augienses V., 1993

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Identifier: CC-20512-20909
Scope and Contents

This is a survey of medieval, Latin shaped poetry with critical text. Several pages by Rabano Mauro (Hrabamus Maurus) are reproduced from a book that is also held by the Sackner Archive. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1993

J'Accuse / Hudson, Mike., 1995

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Identifier: CC-35046-36771
Scope and Contents

The text deals with the decision of the French government to perform nuclear bomb testing near Australia and its impact on the environment. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1995