Poetry found its backstage pass in Write Bloody Publishing, where verses crowd-surf and stanzas stage-dive into waiting fans. Since 2004, Derrick C. Brown's revolutionary press has transformed the quiet solitude of poetry into an electrifying live experience, creating a movement where poets who write well on the page share electric performances. This stunning 280-page full-color retrospective captures the raw energy and wild soul of Write Bloody's literary rebellion. Like a well-curated mixtape, it pairs road-worn tales with iconic tour posters, intimate backstage photographs with poems that have brought audiences to their feet. Here are the greatest hits and deep cuts from a press that turned poetry readings into sold-out shows, featuring the incandescent voices of Clint Smith, Andrea Gibson, Sarah Kay, and other luminaries who've grabbed the mic and changed the game.
More than just an anthology, this is a backstage pass to a literary revolution. It's the story of how one press rehabilitated the troubadour tradition for the 21st century, sending poets back to the open road with notebooks full of dynamite and hearts full of fire. For anyone who believes that poetry belongs not just on dusty shelves but in dive bars, basement venues, and under the stars, this collection is your new gospel.
Write Bloody didn't just publish poetry - it created a movement, a family, and a future where verse moves at the speed of sound. This is your invitation to join the tour.