The Beginning of Beauty, Part 1: Hottest New Ringtones

by Mel Nichols

The latest book from a very interesting DC poet who often reads at the i.e. series in Baltimore. Lean with biting imagery. I liked it slightly better being read aloud. Usually I like poetry the other way around, my social brain being slower than home reading brain, but in this instance I caught more of the color and intent from the live reading.
One of only 150 made, each cover has a different color plate. Each copy also comes with a wax paper bag attached in the back with different roadside waste. Mine contains a cigarette butt, a tiny cord/valve that might go to a car and a long, thin back of a cellophane snack wrapper.

Side-stapled wraps

First published January 1, 2007