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Ani Difranco: Verses
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Ani DiFranco
With eight Grammy nominations and sales of over 4.5 million, Ani DiFranco is one of America’s most fiercely independent and beloved musicians, as well as an outspoken voice of conscience. For the first time, she releases a book of poetry and paintings, capturing her essential artistry that has helped define and invigorate a new generation. Ani DiFranco: Verses rages, eulog...more
Hardcover, 112 pages
Published
January 4th 2011
by Seven Stories Press
(first published September 1st 2007)
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What I wouldn't give for this woman. She could do whatever-sit around, strum her weirdly tuned guitar, completely outclass me intellectually, smack me with her dreads, whatever. just damn. god damn.
Reveiwers copy from 7 Stories Press.
One lazy day in 1996, I was meandering up and down the aisles of the local Gallery of Sound music store, having wandered in wanting a new CD, but not having anything particular in mind.
At times like these, I would pull a cd from the rack, check out the recording label, the cover art, and read the song titles. This was how I came across some of my favorite indie/unknowns at the time. Groups like Brad, Sunny Day Real Estate, Lemonheads, ...more
One lazy day in 1996, I was meandering up and down the aisles of the local Gallery of Sound music store, having wandered in wanting a new CD, but not having anything particular in mind.
At times like these, I would pull a cd from the rack, check out the recording label, the cover art, and read the song titles. This was how I came across some of my favorite indie/unknowns at the time. Groups like Brad, Sunny Day Real Estate, Lemonheads, ...more
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What I love about libraries is, I can check out an entire stack of literature - poetry, fiction, non-fiction, etc. - take them home and delve into them, then return them all and go out and buy the ones that really, truly spoke to ME. I don't have to purchase innumerable stacks of books that LOOK interesting but I have no way of knowing if I'll actually like them. Also, and perhaps even most wonderfully of all, I find myself delving into books I never would have picked up to purchase, only to dis...more
I've had this book since it came out years ago, but somehow (WHY?) just got to it two nights ago, on a whim. I stayed up late and read "Verses" cover to cover. Ani's words have been a friend to me since I first discovered them. No review needed here, but if I had to choose some review-like words, I would say: indignant, exquisite, precise, scathing, intelligent, inspiring, comforting, challenging, illuminated.
And! She paints! I will follow this woman anywhere.
And! She paints! I will follow this woman anywhere.
I thought I'd give this a try as I know and like some of Ani DiFranco's music, but thought it might be just another case of rock star dabbling in a bit of poetry. In fact she is a real and very talented poet with an original, confident and contemporary voice. This book turned out to be a great find and is a very enjoyable collection. Her style is often unconventional and abstract, often free verse, or with irregular/internal rhyme and variable syllabic count, but always with a rhythym that works...more
I'm probably not the most "objective" reviewer, as I've been a huge Ani fan since 1995, and Ani fans are probably the most rabid, die-hard fans you can find.
That said, the reason for my all-consuming awe, other than her unparalleled guitar chops, is her brilliant, poetic lyrics, gathered here in a beautiful hardbound edition.
I've been waiting for this for a long time. The verses I'm familiar with from the songs are bright and sweet, a sensory experience like e...more
That said, the reason for my all-consuming awe, other than her unparalleled guitar chops, is her brilliant, poetic lyrics, gathered here in a beautiful hardbound edition.
I've been waiting for this for a long time. The verses I'm familiar with from the songs are bright and sweet, a sensory experience like e...more
I bought this book more as a novelty, as an Ani fan and to support her and get her to sign it. But I couldn't put it down. Even though most, if not all, of the poems are her songs, they are a joy to read, and a great way to turn people on to what she has to say, even if they aren't into her music. Here's one I memorized right away and shared with everyone who would listen.
LITERAL
when they said he could walk on water
what it sounds like to me
is he...more
LITERAL
when they said he could walk on water
what it sounds like to me
is he...more
It's great to see the songs before they had the guitar going along with them. A lot of what is in this book is stuff you will know if you're a fan of Ani's music. There's not much new material here.
Most of these poems became songs, which Ani then recorded, which I already had before I bought this book.
If you were looking for new Ani material, this isn't the book for you. However, if you want the poem forms of her songs, this is where to find it.
If you were looking for new Ani material, this isn't the book for you. However, if you want the poem forms of her songs, this is where to find it.
Her songs are still better than her poetry but, it's cool to see which poems are now songs and think about how they morphed.
Loved, wanted, and proudly owned! Bath time book.
She's odd and she's preachy, but she's got a true gift.
Anything Ani writes...I will read!
What an idiot...shave your pits.
I like Ani Difranco's poetry better than her music (and I like her music). Perhaps she missed her true calling.
This anthology is edgy, clever, and free verse. The poems are short and easily understandable, without being trite. I loved it. It is aimed at a younger audience (early twenties), and would be a perfect recommendation for the anthology project.
This anthology is edgy, clever, and free verse. The poems are short and easily understandable, without being trite. I loved it. It is aimed at a younger audience (early twenties), and would be a perfect recommendation for the anthology project.
Most of the text is printed Ani lyrics, so there is little new material for the long-time Ani Difranco listener. With all the artwork inside, this book is more of an art object, a different way of looking at Ani's writing. The book is very well made, and the pages are nice paper; it's pleasing to touch and hold. A must for completists!
One of my favorite things about Ani's music is her lyrics! It was interesting to see her written interpretation of her words...although I found myself singing all the ones I know as songs. I would have liked to see more in the book that wasn't previously sung/produced.
i love ani, but this book was a tad disappointing as it is primarily composed of her song lyrics and hardly anything new. the only fresh insight into her work comes in the form of the artwork throughout. i was just hoping for something more.
Ani is an amazing poet, with sucn interesting and important things to say. I enjoyed this book a lot espeically the new stuff. It's a beautiful book. I would have liked to see more of the new material though.
The artwork alone captured me. This was a gift from my brother-what better then to get me a book of Ani poems. It is another great addition to my collection.
Gorgeous artwork and selection of lyrics and poems. More of a curation than a book, but lovely nonetheless. Great gift for coming-of-agers.
If you know me at all, you know I love Ani. Her poems, which most often become her lyrics, speak to me in a way I can't explain.
basically anything this woman writes/sings/says is worth paying lots of attention to.
WHO LOVES ANI?! -- I DOOOOO!!!!!! xoxoxox
She is a genius.
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