It's going to be a glorious weekend here in northern Ohio, and what better way to celebrate than a fantastic new chapbook of poetry by Steve Brightman? History, Too, Is a Simple Machine has arrived, flaming-hot off the press, on the NightBallet shelves!
History, Too, Is a Simple Machine boasts a stunning cover photograph taken by Ohio artist/poet/photographer Kevin Eberhardt of his original art piece, "The Simple Machine." (Eberhardt was calling it "Untitled" and graciously gave editor Dianne Borsenik permission to name it. I'm truly honored to have done so.)
History, Too, Is a Simple Machine contains 36 pages of 28 poems. The cover is a textured ivory, and the thick cardstock insert is a rich goldenrod yellow. The text is printed on textured ivory paper.
The titles of the poems alone are intriguing; they tempt you to turn the pages, step inside the Wonderful World of Brightman, and discover such gems as "Wild Honey in There," "The History of Coaxial Cable," "And Radius Is," "Upon the Snout," "Tracing the Perforation," and of course, " History, Too, Is a Simple Machine." Brightman's poetry is addicting; the more you read, the more you want!
Steve Brightman, a prolific poet who writes every day, lives in Akron, Ohio. He firmly believes in two seasons: winter and baseball. About his biography, he says "Short version: my writing is my author statement. Long version: my writing is definitely my author statement." His first full-length collection, The Wild Gospel of Careening and Other Sermons from the Rumble Strip, was recently released by Red Orchid Publishing. NBP has published two previous chapbooks of poetry for Brightman: Sometimes, Illinois, and, based on a season of the Cleveland Indians, In Brilliant Explosions Alone. Both are available through this website, and on Amazon.
History, Too, Is a Simple Machine is only $5 plus $3 shipping/handling, and is available right here on this website! Get your copy today!
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