Say It Again
A Book of Misquotations
(Author) Jon Stone Kirsten Irving"Very ready we are to say of a book, 'How good it is - that's exactly what I think!' But the right feeling is, 'What the hell did I just read?'" -- John Ruskin Why a book of misquotations? Because what's captured in such a book is the jittery, jumbled essence of truth: that wisdom and edict alike are constantly customised, iterated, adjusted. Nothing stays the same. Say It Again gathers the sage words of philosophers, statesmen, artists and authors alongside proverbs, sayings and scripture - all distorted with varying degrees of deliberation. Some are stitched into poems (or something like poems) while others speak to the present in bizarre new ways. Whether or not they retain their former authority, or the power to lower the reader into the deep well of human experience, these refigured fragments are evidence that everything we know may be shaken, like the grains in a kaleidoscope.
Jon Stone
Kirsten Irving
Kirsten Irving is a British poet and editor known for her innovative approach to poetry and her contributions to the literary world. She is the co-founder of the independent publishing house Sidekick Books, which specializes in collaborative and experimental poetry projects. Irving's work is characterized by its playful and imaginative use of language, as well as its exploration of themes such as mythology, science, and nature. One of her most notable works is the collection "Never Never Never Come Back," which showcases her unique voice and poetic vision. Irving's impact on the poetry genre is significant, as she continues to push boundaries and challenge conventions in her writing.
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