{"product_id":"holding-hand-helds-al-fogel-9781490576138","title":"Holding Hand-helds: Senryu for the Cyber Age","description":"\u003cp\u003eAl Fogel, widely published poet and former editor, turns his unique talent and skill to the senryu-the humorous human side of haiku-in this highly entertaining and groundbreaking book of over 60 memorable cyber-related senryu-most of which have appeared in the leading senryu and haiku publications worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow available for the first time in book format (first trade printing sold out)--these award-winning and highly acclaimed poems can't fail to resonate with today's readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADVANCE CRITICAL ACCLAIM FROM AROUND THE GLOBE: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiam Wilkinson-former editor of \"Prune Juice\"-the leading senryu publication worldwide: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Truly brilliant...his senryu packs the same punch as those of Pizzarelli, Swede and the rest of the greats.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarion Alice Poirier-Award-winning haijin from the United States: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Fogel's senryu shows by example the sardonic humor that I have come to know and love in his senryu. Altho senryu can also be serious, it is a welcome treat to read those that give me a chuckle with my morning coffee.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlan Summers-Widely published haijin poet and editor from England: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Writing proper senryu is a huge skill, and most are shallow. Fogel's aren't. They can often be incredibly thoughtful-as the senryu in Fogel's new book will reveal-and I wish more senryu poets would follow his example.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn McManus-Widely published haiku poet and editor from the UK: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Fogel brings the senryu into the modern era with his timely topical themes. Never dull. An emerging senryu master in the making.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChen-ou Liu-International published haijin poet and publisher from Canada: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Fogel's senryu always puts a smile on my face.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSusan Constable-Widely published poet and editor from Canada: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Often hard-hitting and poignant, as well as terse and true to life, Fogel's condensed 21st century scenes can't fail to resonate with today's readers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBill Kenney-Widely published haijin poet from the U.S.A.: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As far as senryu is concerned, Fogel is Number One. His work manages to maintain the delicate balance of wit and wisdom that the best senryu aim for.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction by Alberto Azulay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 selected senryu: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003edentist chair\u003cbr\u003e the hygienist removes\u003cbr\u003e my Bluetooth\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ealone tonight\u003cbr\u003e I add another friend\u003cbr\u003e to Facebook\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1st Trade Edition (1st \u0026amp; 2nd printing...SOLD OUT)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2nd Trade Edition (1st printing: $10.95)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*There are a few copies remaining of the Signed Limited edition (1\/15 numbered copies signed by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo purchase or inquire about how to purchase a copy of the signed limited edition, please contact the author at: \"nicegy8508@aol.comcom\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Al Fogel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1490576134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781490576138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/25\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.11d","brand":"Al Fogel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49000387084543,"sku":"9781490576138","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/holding-hand-helds-al-fogel-9781490576138","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}