Poetaster!

by Leopold McGinnis

Poetaster is anti-poetry in the tradition of Nicanor Parra. Poetaster is an open letter, in poetic form, to the cold, cold and clammy heart of meaning. Poetaster sweet talks the small nothings of this universe, begging for little secrets, asking for little truths, strokes the cheeks of existence in hopes of just one kiss in return. Poetaster doesn't care what the other poets say. All Poetaster has got is 7 days a week, lousy coffee and a few hundred shots at the forbidden, boring, underrated and unappreciated truths of the universe.

166 pages, Paperback

First published December 9, 2008

About the author

Leopold McGinnis doesn't know much about art, but he knows what he likes. Unfortunately, it's usually not the same thing everyone else likes, so he's just had to make his own. This includes three novels, The Red Fez, Game Quest, and Bad Attitude, and a collection of poetry, Poetaster.

In his spare time Leopold roams across the postapocalyptic literary landscape in search of beating hearts as the founding editor of Red Fez Publications, the online aftermath of a bout of unemployment, rejection-induced literary cynicism, and an inexplicable optimism for artistic change. Born and raised in Calgary, he has lived just about everywhere, including Toronto, where he currently resides.

For more information on McGinnis and his books, visit the following websites:
www.leopoldmcginnis.com
www.youtube.com/reotord
www.redfez.net
www.facebook.com/leopold.mcginnis
www.twitter.com/TheFezzery