scottwoods's review against another edition
5.0
This completely engaging and informative tome of New York poetry history cannot be exalted too highly. Pulling from a variety of sources, experiences and locations to give a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon of poetry slams - and New York's key part in developing them - this book gives the perfect balance of lesson, gossip, epistle and documentary. With interviews and back story set down by Cristin Aptowicz - someone firmly placed in the heart of the movement - the book stands alone in its comprehensiveness and testimony to what makes Slam so powerful.
A wholly engaging read for even a cursory fan of poetry, and a must-read for any poet interested in developing their work, their scene or their career.
A wholly engaging read for even a cursory fan of poetry, and a must-read for any poet interested in developing their work, their scene or their career.
andreaj's review
2.0
A one-sided slightly biased take on the scene. Yet, she never glamorizes her own experiences or team. I did learn a lot from this though.
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