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Epigraph: However you look at it, the sense that humanity is now facing its evolutionary moment of truth is almost tangible. We are living through the most exciting, challenging, and critical times in human history - possibly the most critical time in the history of life on earth. - Peter Russell, Waking Up in Time, p. ix
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"Suburban Sin City, Christmas holidays,",
2009
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poetry
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , December no. 31 2009; -
Exordium & the Argument
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"We seem to be in a bit of pickle.",
2009
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poetry
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , December no. 31 2009; -
Letter 1 : The Wanting
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"Dear Kidman,",
2009
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poetry
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , December no. 31 2009; -
Letter 2 : About Time Two
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"Dear Kidman,",
2009
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poetry
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , December no. 31 2009; -
Letter 3 : The Emerging
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"Dear Kidman,",
2009
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poetry
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , December no. 31 2009; -
Letter 4 : Things in the Saddle
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"Dear Kidman,",
2009
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poetry
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , December no. 31 2009; -
Letter 5 : A Singular Spike
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"Dear Kidman,",
2009
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poetry
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , December no. 31 2009; -
Letter 6 : Now No Mountain
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"Dear Post-Man,",
2009
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poetry
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , December no. 31 2009;
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Moving and Memorable
2016
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The Poetic Eye : Occasional Writings 1982-2012 2016; (p. 569-572) 'Launch speeches are a genre-in-waiting, a hybrid creature that shamelessly plunders forms like the essay, book review, back-cover blurb, biographical sketch, lament for the state of the art, diatribe against rivals or hymn to the brave publisher. The flexibility of the worm is exhibited in Ralph Wessman's Famous Reporter magazine, which has featured two or more launch speeches in each issue for several years. One of the most important things a launch speech can do is not be boring, so I'll skip the critical essay, back-cover blurb, diatribe, and hymn. It goes without saying that we're grateful to the publisher of Peter Lach Newinsky's latest book like the author, Picaro Press should be encouraged in the best practical way, through healthy sales. As for biography, Peter relates scenes from his family history in Europe and Australia so vividly that paraphrase sells them short. I'll skip something else as well: I'm often struck by the way the launcher of a book usurps the poet's reading of the works, so I'll leave the readings to Peter for the obvious reason that when you hear him read, you will understand what Wallace Stevens meant when he said poetry must give pleasure. This collection does so — it lifts the spirit.' (Introduction) -
Peter Lach-Newinsky's The Post-Man Letters
2012
single work
essay
— Appears in: Famous Reporter , no. 43 2012; (p. 21-24)
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Peter Lach-Newinsky's The Post-Man Letters
2012
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essay
— Appears in: Famous Reporter , no. 43 2012; (p. 21-24) -
Moving and Memorable
2016
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The Poetic Eye : Occasional Writings 1982-2012 2016; (p. 569-572) 'Launch speeches are a genre-in-waiting, a hybrid creature that shamelessly plunders forms like the essay, book review, back-cover blurb, biographical sketch, lament for the state of the art, diatribe against rivals or hymn to the brave publisher. The flexibility of the worm is exhibited in Ralph Wessman's Famous Reporter magazine, which has featured two or more launch speeches in each issue for several years. One of the most important things a launch speech can do is not be boring, so I'll skip the critical essay, back-cover blurb, diatribe, and hymn. It goes without saying that we're grateful to the publisher of Peter Lach Newinsky's latest book like the author, Picaro Press should be encouraged in the best practical way, through healthy sales. As for biography, Peter relates scenes from his family history in Europe and Australia so vividly that paraphrase sells them short. I'll skip something else as well: I'm often struck by the way the launcher of a book usurps the poet's reading of the works, so I'll leave the readings to Peter for the obvious reason that when you hear him read, you will understand what Wallace Stevens meant when he said poetry must give pleasure. This collection does so — it lifts the spirit.' (Introduction)
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