But Did You Die?

by Precious Okoyomon

Precious Okoyomon's latest collection of poems But Did You Die? combines their signature divinely-inspired lyricism with vivid illuminations. Okoyomon's pantheism-in-verse brings the sensibility of their sublime installations to the page with poems that are as expressive as they are formally inventive. This delicate book weaves an unprecedented braid of poetry, experimental writing and drawing.

*cloth bound

Genres: Poetry

156 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2023

Reviews

[Elida · Rating 5 out of 5]

Precious Okoyomon’s ‘But Did You Die?’ is an illuminated manuscript, painted by hand and spoken through the sky into text into type. Into meaning. These poems are a reflection of ‘self’ as one, as part of a whole, as the fine proboscis tip of the long line of ancestry that precedes it. Time is illusive, coy and coquettish in Okoyomon’s lyricism, introspective and irreverent I was hooked on every word. God peers down at his familiar Bible-thin sheets and is forced to reconcile the deeds he’s imposed on the many. The truth cannot be hidden only absolved.

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible book of poetry that is magnified and elevated by its physical embodiment. Starting from outside in, there's a velvet cover and gilded, bible-thin pages. Sporadically enlivened with crayoned illustrations, on the page the typography varies depending on the mood and emphasis, while the use of space is invigorating.

[ice_butch .jpg · Rating 5 out of 5]

The pages of this book are thin like a bible, ribboned and gilded edge this whole cloth bound book is a hymnal to hold while you come or cry or or

bitch cry! be humble
second time reading, love it as much as I can

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever seen pink moonlight ? it's frightening

[Lily Keller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wauw, geen woorden voor maar dit was bijzonder