Vantablack

by Ciona Rouse, Ciona D. Rouse

VANTABLACK is Ciona Rouse’s first chapbook of poems and Third Man Books debut title in the publisher’s new chapbook “C" series. It is Rouse’s quiet music played within the language of her poems waiting to scream. It is the music of place, race, sexuality, home, growing up, being grown. It is everything in the life of a word.

Genres: Poetry

30 pages, Chapbook

First published July 29, 2017

Reviews

[Siân Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this in a record shop vending machine :)

[Donald Armfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

VantaBlack reads like a an experience, with all the spit that comes with growing up, adulthood and the overcast that clouds the things we hate and love. I’ll look for more by Ciona Rouse.
Favorites:
-The Poet Posing Nude
-Spit
-Oh, Mickey
-America’s Place to Eat

[alyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to attend a reading and hear Rouse emote many of these poems. Experiencing her speak these words was incredibly moving. And reading them in solitude was no less beautiful.

[Amie Whittemore · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a pleasure reading, Rouse's smart, sizzling poems. I look forward to the day when she has a full-length collection out!

[Abby N Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can read my review on the Black Moon Magazine website here --> http://box5887.temp.domains/~blackmy8...