Camp Winapooka

by Scott Laudati

Camp Winapooka is the third book of poetry by Scott Laudati. Topics include New York City, love, wildlife, politics, dogs, history, 9/11, Occupy Wall Street, punk rock, nihilism and hope.

Genres: Poetry

118 pages, Paperback

Published May 15, 2019

About the author

Scott Laudati lives in NYC with his boxer, Satine. He is the author of Bone House, Play The Devil, CAMP WINAPOOKA, and Hawaiian Shirts In The Electric Chair. His poetry and essays have been published by Columbia University, X-R-A-Y, Litro Magazine, New Pop Lit, The Bitter Oleander, Fjords Review, The Stockholm Review, The Adirondack Review, and many others. Visit him anywhere @scottlaudati

Reviews

[Kenso · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laudati is a rare and dying breed; likely one of the last (at least in the contemporary scene of poets under 50) creating outstanding poetry. Topical, yet timeless; modern, yet traditional; accessible, yet sophisticated. Laudati’s “Camp Winapooka” evidences his further evolution as a powerful, true poet. He’s tied to his roots with almost Springsteen-esque compulsion (both blue collar, often prosaic, quasi-suburban New Jersey) yet his voice is able turn these quiet towns and cul-da-sacs into captivating landscapes of introspection. Laudati ventures out in “Camp Winapooka”, telling the reader - almost as chapter breaks - where the poems were written. The location changes do not change the strength of the narrative, the force of the writing, nor the classic Laudati language which defines him as a poet. This book is for all those that left the safest place they’ve ever been, perhaps a backyard in New Jersey, and ventured, physically and mentally, for points beyond.

[Mr. Man · Rating 5 out of 5]

You should read Laudati's books in order because by now, his third, he has become nyc like neo became the matrix. Thats the best way I can describe it. He is the grime between cobblestone, the pollution above Houston street, the lovers at the halal truck. And he only could've gotten he with the long climb of his other two books.

[Jerry Ovad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laudati's third book really blew my mind. It takes all the observations and insight from his first two books but weaves them into such detailed accounts its almost like reading a piece of fiction, except its poetry, beautiful beautiful poetry.

[Johnny Macintosh · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I knows is that after reading Camp Winapooka I want to sign up for next years summer camp! I was recommended this book after reading Instapoet by Laudati's label mate Thom Young, and I thought it was just great. I saw my youth and my first love and even my first dog in those pages!

[Bill Pill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book just hits you with great line after great line

[Obe Moby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good stuff about traveling around the world and seeing what poems the different locations inspire. Los Angeles and Cuba were my favorites.

[Tara Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't get enough of the poems about love and dogs. So personal.

[Chainsaw Duggan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thats just the way it goes sometimes, you find a killer book.