Publisher's Synopsis
Poetry. "IN A GLASS BOX is a title that might suggest poems framed, contained, andfragile. But the way they follow vowels relentlessly to revelations groundedin the five senses is so robust, no reader will mistake them for dream poemsor shadowboxes or, as is *au courant* in female experimental poetry, a wishfulfillment of poetess as princess with unicorns and tapestries. This bookis the opposite of pretty: it is sublime and fiery"--Ange Mlinko.Brenda Iijima grew up on the foot of the highest mountain in Massachusetts located in the former mill town of North Adams. From there, she went on to travel in 29 countries, living for more than six years abroad. Now she lives in Brooklyn, New York. Her books of poetry include Epitome and Person (a) (Portable Press). She is also a photographer and painter.
