Echo Regime

by John Olson

Poetry. ECHO REGIME is the fourth book by Black Square Editons, edited by John Yau. John Olson's book of forty-one poems is embellished by rich word choices and an array of peculiar subject matters, ranging from musical instruments to interpersonal relationships. I think truth is an arch/ resting solidly on a column/ of experience. And then I think/ that truth is the sadness of predication/ And then I think/ women like men with money/ to emit light from their abdomen. (Ginger Ale)

Genres: Poetry

94 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

American poet and novelist.

Reviews

[Jean Dupenloup · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m afraid John Olson’s poems didn’t do a whole lot for me.

I’m not a big fan of the post-modernist stuff, and all those juxtapositions of images, though very poetic, isn’t very accessible or enjoyable.

Definitely well written and artful, just not my thing is all. No disrespect meant to Mr. Olson.

[C.S. Carrier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fucking amazing.

[George · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent offering, here (like his others), from this wonderful poet.