Slant

by Andy Quan

Sharp, accessible and witty, Slant offers a fresh exploration of issues of race, sexuality, and life in the global village. The collection alternates between three main themes of childhood and family in the Chinese diaspora; gay sexuality, community and rites-of-passage; and voyages literal and metaphorical. Slant asks "how do we belong?" and answers in a voice that is compelling and unique.

Genres: Poetry

112 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2001

About the author

Andy Quan is the author of four books, one of short fiction, Calendar Boy, two of poetry, Slant and Bowling Pin Fire, and one of gay erotica, Six Positions. He was the co-editor of Swallowing Clouds, an Anthology of Chinese Canadian Poetry. His work has appeared in a broad range of anthologies, magazines and literary reviews in Australia, Canada, and elsewhere. His work often deals with the themes of identity, community, and culture.

Born in Vancouver of Cantonese origin, Andy has lived in Toronto, Brussels, and London before settling in Sydney, Australia. A singer and songwriter, he has also self-produced tapes and CDs.

Reviews

[Andy Quan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slant was my first book of poems - it was so exciting to be published. Silas White of Nightwood Editions did an amazing job as my editor. The voice of the poems of Slant is gentle and young, exploratory and energetic. More information and reviews up on my website at http://andyquan.com/?page_id=201 - and also check under the 'Feature Reviews' section. If you pick up a copy and read it, I hope you enjoy it, and I'm happy to engage in conversations and discussion about the book here.