Cover to Cover with Jack Foley – September 14, 2011
Tribute to Clark Ashton Smith (1893-1961), Part two of two. Today’s show features Ron Hilger talking about Smith and recordings of Smith himself reading from his work.
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A celebration of the art of poetry. A well-known poet himself, Jack Foley’s considerable historical knowledge and his awareness of the current “scene” are incorporated into his radio shows and have made them a kaleidoscopic, always stimulating attraction for anyone interested in poetry.
Tribute to Clark Ashton Smith (1893-1961), Part two of two. Today’s show features Ron Hilger talking about Smith and recordings of Smith himself reading from his work.
“Septuagenarian.” Jack reads several pieces that suggest what it is like to be—as he is—over 70 years old.
Jack’s guest is Bruce Isaacson. One of the movers and shakers of the Café Babar scene, Isaacson now resides in Las Vegas. He reads from and discusses his new book, Dumbstruck at the Lights in the Sky. Part two of two.
Jack’s guest is Bruce Isaacson. One of the movers and shakers of the Café Babar scene, Isaacson now resides in Las Vegas. He reads from and discusses his new book, Dumbstruck at the Lights in the Sky. Part one of two.
Experimental poet Jesse Glass talks with Jack Foley about his work.
Today is the first of three shows featuring Jesse Glass, American expatriate poet, publisher, artist and folklorist. In 1992, Glass moved to Japan, where he currently lives and teaches. On today’s show Jack and Jesse particularly discuss “The Passion of Phineas Gage and Selected Poems” and “Lost Poet: Four Plays by Jesse Glass.” (Note: the … Continued