the melody, i swear, its just around that way - by Bree (CC#15)
the melody, i swear, its just around that way is a collection of lyrical poems by Cleveland's own Bree. This 16-page chapbook, saddle stitched and lovingly hand-assembled, features thirteen works by Bree and is available for only $4 US from Crisis Chronicles Press, 420 Cleveland Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035. You may also order securely via PayPal.
"Bree's books, poetry, singing are pure beat punk spunk funk — not not nor wink, just real deal." — Steven B. Smith, publisher of ArtCrimes.
Bree has been writing since forever and publishing some of the continents' best poets for over a decade. Her most recent books include was chicken trax amid sparrows tread (2009, The Temple), Laying Pans (2009, Ecstatic Peace) and The Rainbow Sweater & My Mother (2011, Green Panda Press). Find more Bree at http://www.greenpandapress.blogspot.com.
Bree, 11/22/2008 at The Lit in Cleveland, Ohio — photo by Jesus Crisis
Contact Bree at greenpandapress@gmail.com
Posted by Jesus Crisis at 10/21/2011 9:25 PM 
Categories: Bree, Chapbooks Published
Tags: Bree 2011 the melody
Categories: Bree, Chapbooks Published
Tags: Bree 2011 the melody
scrolling thru your press page...trying to see what you've done with type fonts and backgrounds. Trying to solve a font issue.. so just looking for ideas on how to solve it....
What's nice is I see a definite progression in your skill level and quality as you go along... you seem to be learning something new and refining things with each publication.. noticeable to me.
Just wanted to say I noticed. I realize sometimes small decisions take some time to make. I'd like to pick your brain but I will leave you be because I know you don't need to be bothered when you have your own work to do.
Anyway.. this was meant to be supportive and complimentary... just wanted to make sure it was clear.
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Thanks! Yes, with the first chapbook, Bloggerel, especially, I didn't care so much about the "cosmetic" issues of cover art and font. I just wanted to get the poems out there. But as we've published more chapbooks, my artistic views and sense have a evolved a bit. And while I still don't feel one should judge a book by its cover, the fact is some people do, and that judgment might encourage or discourage a person from reading the contents. So now I think that though the text is most important, I like having the cover, fonts, et cetera collaborate a bit more with the text. Why shouldn't good poetry look good? Anyway, I appreciate your feedback.
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Well actually that was what I most noticed was how well you've worked towards melding the content and the cover as you said to have it collaborate with the text. Also how you represent the poet as well. I like that Bree's uses art she's done herself.
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