Scriptorium St. Francis Press ~ California
(Thomas Ingmire)

More Beginning
A Visual Interpretation of Gertrude Stein's poem
By Thomas Ingmire
San Francisco, California: Scriptorium St. Francis Press, 2009. One-of-a-Kind.

8.5 x 12.25"; 12 pages. Sewn binding that allows the book to open flat. Top cover a colorful angled collage. Housed in lidded box with black paper-covered exterior bottom and a clear plastic lid so the book cover is visible.

A visual interpretation by Thomas Ingmire of Gertrude Stein's poem "More Beginning."

Scriptorium St. Francis Press: "This book features the contemporary calligraphy of Thomas Ingmire. The writing, rather than simple transcription of Stein's words, creates a visual image that captures the musicality of the poetry. The words, a kind of visual fantasy, literally move, dance, and sing across each page."

If Gertrude Stein's writing seems hermetic, you might try this. It will make you question anyone who intones "a poem is a poem is a poem."
$2,700