Afters, by David Beaudouin - letterpress printed poetry chapbook

"Afters" is the first new collection by the poet David Beaudouin in more than 25 years. In this sequence of loose sonnets, the poet wraps himself in the fluttering psyches of certain writers and artists he admires, evoking the spirit of each in shadow and light. In short, they are love poems.

Printed in 2024 from hand-set Kennerley types on cotton paper and bound in a green wrapper. Signed and numbered edition of 60 copies. 6x9, 16 pages.

"What a delicious collection of the profane and divine spun like an angel's wing.
Every word is clear and pristine as if never said before."

- Grace Cavalieri, Poet Laureate of Maryland

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"Perfect sonnets, each phrase a joyful celebration,
each phrase a nugget of linguistic music,
all strung together in a loving groove."

- Chris Mason, poet (Of Rare Earths) and musician (The Tinklers, Old Songs)