Hard Evidence

by Timothy Liu

Poetry. Asian American Studies. Gay and Lesbian Studies. Timothy Liu is a gifted poet who has received a Norma Farber First Boom Award in 1992 for his first book VOX ANGELICA. His subsequent books of poems, BURNT OFFERINGS and SAY GOODNIGHT, were both finalists for the Lambda Literary Award. His is also the editor of WORD OF MOUTH: AN ANTHOLOGY OF GAY AMERICAN POETRY. Liu is a frequent contributor to Art Papers, New Art Examiner, and Publishers Weekly. "Liu is particularly skilled in a postmodern, deadpan delivery of the toughest news about the interconnections between flesh and spirit, longing and desire"- Choice.

Genres: Poetry

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Keith Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liu has written several books since I first wrote this little piece about him back in 2002. Then he seemed to be a young gay Asian American poet who was doing something new and different. He is no longer such a unique figure, but I think he must be pleased that the world of contemporary American poetry has opened up to writers who share his themes. Here's a little thing I wrote about him back then:

https://annarborobserver.com/articles...

[M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Our words a bridge. Just as my kiss / once sealed the tomb of his empty mouth

[Craig · Rating 2 out of 5]

For possible class use:
"Against Nature"

Again, an oddly arranged collection. Not sure why these are together since there's no real unity of theme, imagery, etc.