by Splabman | Jun 1, 2011 | Blog
What do onomatopoeia, scat singing, synethesia, word-as-image, l=a=n=g=u=a=g=e poetry, the Dogon idea of “Mu” (via Nathaniel Mackey) and its connection to Charles Olson’s idea of “pre-utterance,” and ancient occult ideas of “nyama” and...
by Splabman | May 24, 2011 | Blog
We’re sad to see the demise of Pilot Books, a tiny store on Capitol Hill, but energetic supporter of innovative writing. On Monday, June 20 at 7:30 PM, SPLAB welcomes two writers who had planned to read at Pilot move to our friendly neighborhood SPLAB: Amelia...
by Splabman | May 19, 2011 | Blog
As poets, are we always conscious of the musicality with which we write? Infused with rhythm, meter, resonance (or intentionally rejecting these things), a poem is a song unto itself. Not surprisingly, poets have a long-standing tradition of being inspired by, and...
by Splabman | Apr 17, 2011 | Events
CAConrad Reads at SPLAB with local poet Jeremy Halinen On Sunday, May 1st at 7:30 PM.
by Splabman | Mar 23, 2011 | Blog
& after 1A: The marathon will continue to buzz early into the morning via a local who spent much of his late teens studying the Beat hero. Says Greg Bem about staying up late and appreciating Ginsberg: “I acquired Howl, the movie with James Franco, and...
