{"product_id":"the-madness-vase-9781935904397","title":"The Madness Vase","description":"\u003cb\u003eAndrea Gibson's second poetry collection, \u003ci\u003eThe Madness Vase\u003c\/i\u003e, beautifully extends their tender and honest work.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While their first book, \u003ci\u003e Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns\u003c\/i\u003e, unveiled Gibson's unapologetic voice, \u003ci\u003eThe Madness Vase\u003c\/i\u003e delves even deeper into themes like family, war, spirituality, gender, grief, and hope. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Covering subjects from hate crimes to love and loneliness to global conflicts, Gibson's verses pull us into their darkest moments, only to release us into words that radiate light. Their luminous imagery acts as a buoy, guiding us to new possibilities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Throughout their career, Gibson's poetry has called for social justice, and this collection pushes past mere awareness. After reading \u003ci\u003eThe Madness Vase, \u003c\/i\u003e you too will believe, \"Folks like us\/ We've got shoulder blades that rust in the rain\/But they are still G-sharp\/Whenever our spinal chords are tuned to the key of redemption\/So go ahead world\/Pick us\/To make things better.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrea Gibson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Write Bloody Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781935904397\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrea Gibson (1975-2025) was an American poet, performer, activist, and Colorado's ninth poet laureate. In 2008, Gibson won the first Women of the World Poetry Slam. Gibson is known for their work involving gender norms, queer identity, social issues, and LGBTQ+ topics. Gibson is the author of several poetry collections, including \u003ci\u003eYou Better Be Lightning\u003c\/i\u003e (Button Poetry, 2021). They have also won awards and honors such as first place for poetry in the 2023 Feathered Quill Book Awards and the gold medal for poetry in the 2022 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Gibson's other books include \u003ci\u003eLord of the Butterflies\u003c\/i\u003e (Button Poetry, 2018), \u003ci\u003ePansy \u003c\/i\u003e(Write Bloody Publishing, 2015), \u003ci\u003eThe Madness Vase\u003c\/i\u003e (Write Bloody Publishing, 2015), \u003ci\u003ePole Dancing to Gospel Hymns\u003c\/i\u003e (Write Bloody Publishing, 2008), and the nonfiction book \u003ci\u003eHow Poetry Can Change Your Heart\u003c\/i\u003e with co-author Megan Falley (Chronicle Books, 2019). Gibson also edited \u003ci\u003eWe Will Be Shelter: Poems for Survival\u003c\/i\u003e (Write Bloody Publishing, 2014), an anthology of poems that address social justice issues. Their works have been finalists for the Goodreads Choice Awards. In addition to their literary achievements, Gibson has released seven albums of spoken word and performance poetry, including \u003ci\u003eHey Galaxy\u003c\/i\u003e (2018), \u003ci\u003eTruce\u003c\/i\u003e (2013), and \u003ci\u003eFlower Boy \u003c\/i\u003e(2011). Gibson is also a four-time Denver Grand Slam Champion and has earned top placements in national competitions, including fourth in the 2004 National Poetry Slam and third in both the 2006 and 2007 Individual World Poetry Slams. They have been featured on international platforms such as the BBC, C-SPAN, and Air America. Originally from Calais, Maine, Gibson relocated to Boulder, Colorado in 1999.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Andrea Gibson \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47282056036509,"sku":"9781935904397","price":45.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b1a4940c-e187-496f-bc61-08fa73a25771.jpg?v=1759942889","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-madness-vase-9781935904397","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}