About the Author One of the most celebrated and successful poets of the last two decades, Andrea Gibson began their career in 1999 with a break-up poem at an open mic in Boulder, Colorado. Buy Lord of the Butterflies by Andrea Gibson (ISBN: 9781943735426) from Amazon's Book Store. The main topics were gender, queerness, love, politics, atheism, abuse and depression.
In 2008, Gibson leapt into the forefront… Orders ship in 5-10 days (due to covid-19 related delays).Please be advised that shipping to these countries listed in the link above may be delayed for extended time periods.For more about shipping and international shipping times, visit the Independent Publisher Book Awards 2019 – Gold Medal Winner – PoetryMidwest Independent Publishing Association 2019 Midwest Book Awards – Winner PoetryThe Eric Hoffer Book Award 2019 Poetry Category – Poetry Like “Your life each time airport security screams, Pink or blue? ** thanks to Netgalley and Button Poetry for this free ebook copy in exchange for an honest review **Andrea Gibson is an award-winning poet and activist who lives in Boulder, Colorado. I am so glad I finally did. Each emotion here is deft and delicate, resting inside of imagery heavy enough to sink the heart, while giving the body wings to soar.One of the most celebrated and successful poets of the last two decades, Andrea Gibson began their career in 1999 with a break-up poem at an open mic in Boulder, Colorado. I heard the poems in their voice and could easily recall the performances like they were yesterday.
1 likes. I preferred the first part because it is about themselves and their feelingI like almost everything about this collection. Be the first to ask a question about Lord of the Butterflies Overview. I’m going to be seeing them live this month and I’m a little bit too excited about that.While being in London I walked into Gay's The Word (LGBT+ bookstore I highly recommend) and I asked for "lesbian Richard Siken".While being in London I walked into Gay's The Word (LGBT+ bookstore I highly recommend) and I asked for "lesbian Richard Siken".It took me over a year to read this through for the first time. "I couldn't take a compliment without feeling like a thief, couldn't believe anything past the first page of me was worth the read. " by Button Poetry I preferred the first part because it is about themselves and their feelings and memories, whereas the second part is more about their opinion about America and the outside world (although interesting, for me not as much as the other part). “Every answer/is a grave. It is also quite impressive that they cover several subjects but the transition is so smooth that you do not even notice it. With artful and nuanced looks at gender, romance, loss, and family, Lord of the Butterflies is a new peak in Gibson’s career. Each emotion here is deft and delicate, resting inside of imagery heavy enough to sink the heart, while giving the body wings … LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES - AVAILABLE NOW Andrea Gibson’s latest collection is a masterful showcase. I loved being able to read some of the poems they read allowed when I saw them live back in February. This book was also the winner of the Independent Publisher’s Award in 2019 as well as a Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Published 10.00 *Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this poetry collection!Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this poetry collection!I first encountered Andrea Gibson's work in Button Poetry and I have been wanting to read this ever since.
Thanks for the free poetry collection! ― Andrea Gibson, Lord of the Butterflies. "I couldn't take a compliment without feeling like a thief, couldn't believe anything past the first page of me was worth the read. " **I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. the questions are the warm rain/ I walk through now to find my way,” they write. You'll understand why if you try to read it yourself.Relevant and written to be both relatable and deeply personal. We may have to stay home and stay still, but through t...In Andrea Gibson's latest collection, they continue their artful and nuanced looks at gender, romance, loss, and family. The metaphors, description of feeling, the rhythm... they are truly an artist. Magnificent, heart wrenching and so powerful the body literally aches. I didn't believe Andrea's poetry could get any better but it has. I definitely know her now. I loved being able to read some of the poems they read allowed when I saw them live back in February. Thanks for the free poetry collection! I couldn't relate to most of these but mysterically Gibson made me feel like I could. (3.5) Rating poetry is hard but I liked this collection. We’d love your help. I definitely know her now.