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Sven Davisson

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in The United States

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Religion & Spirituality, Gay & Lesbian, Fantasy

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William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder, Yukio Mishima, Ruth Mo ...more

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Sven Davisson is an influential author and the founding publisher of Rebel Satori Press, an independent publishing house committed to amplifying marginalized voices and pushing literary boundaries. With a degree in Queer Studies from Hampshire College, Sven has cultivated a unique perspective that informs his compelling narratives. His works, including Puck You! The Crooked Path of Queer Resistance, Breeding Devils in Chaos, The Star Set Matrix, and The Desire Line reflect his dedication to challenging conventions and sparking meaningful dialogue.

Sven’s passion for storytelling is complemented by his background in photography, having studied under notable figures like Jerome Liebling and Carrie Mae Weems. His shorter works have appeared in ...more

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	Playback: The Magic of William S. Burroughs by Sven Davisson (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Phil Hine (Goodreads Author) (Contribution by), Trebor Healey (Goodreads Author) (Contribution by) 3.40 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2009	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Puck You!: Walking the Crooked Path of Queer Resistance 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Occulture in the Fin de Siecle (Ashe Journal 4.1) it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Starry Dynamo: The Machinery of Night Remixed it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2007	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Desire Line: Memory & Impermanence, Poems and Photographs it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Star Set Matrix & Other Occult Essays really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Ashe: Selections from the Journal of Experimental Spirituality 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2004 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ash Journal of Experimental Spirituality 8.2 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2010	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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