Introduction by Zoe Brezsny. The Woodberry Poetry Room is proud to partner with Cambridge’s own Staircase Books for a reading to celebrate the launch of Archivist Scissors, a new collection by poet, performer, cultural activist, and literary life-force Anne Waldman.
Expertly fusing the personal and political, art and activism, the poems in Archivist Scissors document some of the legendary relationships Waldman has cultivated over her storied career, invoking such luminaries as Barbara Guest, Joe Brainard, Martha Diamond, and Alex Katz. Of the book, Eleni Sikelianos writes, “I love these fragments and memories, the poet collecting shards of story, life, close to her.” Peter Gizzi remarks, “The collection is such a lyrically beautiful and meaningful demonstration of [Waldman’s] unwavering commitment to both acknowledging and being a part of an inspired community," to which he adds, "I love this book.”
Waldman's reading will take place in the Edison-Newman Room at Houghton Library, followed by a reception and book-signing in the Woodberry Poetry Room.
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE: Edison-Newman Room, Houghton Library. Free and open to the public. No registration required.
ONLINE ATTENDANCE: Livestreaming available via the WPR YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WoodberryPoetryRoom
Please contact us with any questions about this event. We can be reached by email at
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