Runes and Chords - by Alice Notley (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Ephemeral and anarchic, Runes and Chords is the first collection of artwork by famed poet, critic and artist Alice Notley. These sketches, drawn on an iPad and first serialized on Notley's Twitter feed, are a fascinating window into an evolving practice, collages of flowers and poetry, the white space of digital creation and overlaid colors erupting from the page. They defy containment and category, much like their creator--each a second in a day, an afternoon or evening in Paris, a thought so transient it can only exist in the medium of social media. With this collection, one of America's most influential living poets and artists continues to prove her worthiness of that title.

About the Author

Alice Notley is the author of more than 40 books of poetry and criticism, including (most recently) For the Ride, Certain Magical Acts and Benediction. Her awards include the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the Griffin Poetry Prize, an Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Shelley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America. She lives and works in Paris.