Religion

by Gillian McCain

Poetry. New work by the author of TILT (The Figures/Hard) which is also available from SPD. The 24 poems in this book all have big noun names, such as Blood, Shopping, or Poetry. I like it. In areas of boredom, it is not one of my problems. But I don't give a shit about the fine points of my art. There is always a curious lack of depth to one's output, a good deal of glitter and talk, often the anticipation of great doings; but in fact little that is memorable occurs ... So many voices, so little time (Poetry). Gillian McCain is co-author (with Legs McNeil) of PLEASE KILL ME: THE UNCENSORED ORAL HISTORY OF PUNK. Saddlestapled chapbook.

34 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Gillian McCain is a Canadian poet, author, and photography collector best known for Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk, which she co-wrote with Legs McNeil. McCain is the author of two books of poetry: Tilt and Religion. Portions of her "found photo" collection have been featured in magazines, published as limited edition books, and exhibited at the Camera Club of New York gallery. She sat on the board of directors of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax and was the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Poetry Project at St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery New York City.