"No other writer of our time and place was so diverse, attempted so much, and never lost sight of his intent."--Michael Ondaatje a book of variations collects three difficult-to-find bpNichol texts--love, zygal, and art facts--which exemplify Nichol's signature eclecticism, a wondrous amalgam of fiction, concrete verse, comics, translations, and collage--this collection of ephemeral work may prove his most lasting contribution to contemporary literature. bpNichol (1944--1988) was one of Canada's most adventurous, entertaining, and enigmatic poets. He is best known for his nine-book poem The Martyrology and his work on the TV show Fraggle Rock. Stephen Voyce is an assistant professor of English at the University of Iowa.

Author died in 1988, so there will be no author events or interviews, understandably. Making a series of promotional postcards for the book Editor Stephen Voyce will be at 2013 AWP Conference, where we are organizing a bpNichol event Also will set up book launch event at the University of Iowa

About the Author
bpNichol (1944-88) was one of Canada's most eclectic, entertaining, and enigmatic poets. He wrote concrete poetry, novels, comics, and even the TV show Fraggle Rock. He is best known for his nine-book poem The Martyrology. Stephen Voyce: Stephen Voyce is an Assistant Professor of English and member of the Digital Studio for the Public Humanities at the University of Iowa. He is the author of Poetic Community and the Director of the University of Iowa Fluxus Archive.

Reviews
"bpNichol was, and still is, the essential poet for so many of us." -- Michael Ondaatje "This is bpNichol at his young, whimsical, charming, sweet, magical, formally inventive, childlike, zany, fecund, h-h-h-heavenly best. A total delight from beginning to beginning again." -- Charles Bernstein



Book Information
ISBN 9781552452721
Author Stephen Voyce
Format Paperback
Page Count 350
Imprint Coach House Books
Publisher Coach House Books
Weight(grams) 652g
Dimensions(mm) 222mm * 146mm * 25mm