Overview
Enter the realm of ""Mighty"" Mike McGee, a spoken word virtuoso and the poetic maverick of the slam stage, as he welcomes you into a world both distinct and unparalleled. Within the pages of his remarkable debut collection, you'll uncover a treasury of his most acclaimed performance pieces, captivating narratives, clever anecdotes, and insightful guidelines that offer a glimpse into the art of his craft. From deeply earnest love tributes to whimsical and requested compositions, this collection encapsulates the brilliance that defines McGee's artistic range. With the spirit of a seasoned traveler, he encapsulates his journey through both words and the lens of a camera, weaving together a narrative that leaves behind an indelible trail of extraordinary moments etched into memory.
Full Product Details
Author: Mike McGee
Publisher: Write Bloody Publishing
Imprint: Write Bloody Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.145kg
ISBN: 9780982148822
ISBN 10: 0982148828
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 05 April 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Mike McGee is a ventrical revolutionary. His poems speak directly to our blood. Intimate, funny and deeply touching, this book reflects his generous and loving spirit. He is a poet that everyone should have on their shelf and in their lives. -Amber Tamblyn, actor/activist/ Bang Ditto
Mike McGee is the funniest man I know. For two years straight I have begun laughing in the middle of a meditation course at the mere thought of him, approaching me with that knowing warmth and love ...-Buddy Wakefield, Live for a Living
Mike McGee is the funniest man I know. For two years straight I have begun laughing in the middle of a meditation course at the mere thought of him, approaching me with that knowing warmth and love ... -Buddy Wakefield, Live for a Living Mike McGee is a ventrical revolutionary. His poems speak directly to our blood. Intimate, funny and deeply touching, this book reflects his generous and loving spirit. He is a poet that everyone should have on their shelf and in their lives. -Amber Tamblyn, actor/activist/ Bang Ditto Man, you are hilarious! - Sinbad, Comedian
Author Information
Mighty Mike McGee is a well-traveled ""stand-up poet"" and storyteller from San José, California. He is the first to win both the 2003 National Poetry Slam Individual Grand Championship, and the 2006 Individual World Poetry Slam Grand Championship in the poetry slam world. Since 2002, he has toured very extensively throughout United States, Canada, and Europe. McGee has been featured on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, CBC Radio and Television, and NPR's Snap Judgment. He was appointed Poet Laureate of Santa Clara County (Silicon Valley) for 2018 & 2019. McGee's first collection of humor and poetry, In Search of Midnight, was published by Write Bloody.
