50/50: Words & Images for Didi Menendez

by Grace Cavalieri, April Carter Grant

This anthology contains poems, essays, and visual works from writers and poets who have been published by Didi Menendez in MiPOesias magazine, OCHO, Poets and Artists (O&S), or books. Each piece is about or dedicated to Didi in celebration of her long-standing commitment to advancing print and web standards for independent publishing of poetry and art. Full-color interior. Contributors: Barbra Nightingale, Diego Quiros, Suzanne Frischkorn, Ivy Alvarez, Ron Androla, Nick Piombino, Holly Picano, Michael Parker, Meghan Punschke, Amy King, John Korn, Grady Harp, Jose Parra, David Lehman, Matthew Hittinger, Cheryl Townsend, Andrew Demcak, Bruce Covey, Luc Simonic, Diana Adams, Charles Jensen, Reb Livingston, Karen Hollingsworth, Melissa McEwen, Wiliam Stobb, Nick Carbo, Pris Campbell, Denise Duhamel, Edward Nudelman, Marie-Elizabeth Mali, Geoffrey Gatza, Emma Trelles, Miguel Murphy, Jeremy Baum, Kirk Curnutt, Michelle M. Buchanan, Evie Shockley, Dan Murano, LD Grant, April Carter Grant, Tony Trigilio

Genres: Poetry

76 pages, Paperback

First published July 7, 2010

Reviews

[Grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Homage to the Impresaria

Didi Menendez wears many hats: artist of portraits, writer of poetry, curator, friend to poets and artists and writers, and publisher. She has developed some of the finest art publications available, such as MIPOesis, Poets and Artists (O&S), and chapbooks and other publications that her tasteful insight encourages her to put before the public.

This publication was assembled by Grace Cavalieri and April Carter Grant and consists of contributions in poetry, short story, painting, and reviewing from many of the artists she continues to challenge to bring their best work to her plate. It is a fine combination of works that honor Didi Menendez, works that she inspired in one way or another. To discover the many aspects of Didi's contributions to the art world, read this tender publication. She sets a high standard!

Grady Harp

[Grace Cavalieri · Rating 5 out of 5]

April (SHOWERS OF FLOWERS) did this with her magic hands. I only herded the poets. But what a pleasure to see the feelings manifested that had been perhaps unsaid before about one of the truly most incerdible human beings in the art world: DIDI MENENDEZ.