by Splabman | Aug 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
I was delighted to see this note from Christopher Yohmei Blasdel: I’m thrilled to announce the streaming re-release of “Heart of Bamboo: Poetry and Music in the Zen Tradition,” featuring the poetry of Sam Hamill with my shakuhachi and Liz Falconer on...
by Splabman | Sep 6, 2021 | books
by Paul E Nelson (Editor), Cate Gable (Editor), Lyn Coffin (Editor) A tribute to Sam Hamill in verse, essays and an exclusive interview, edited by Paul E Nelson, Ian Boyden and Cate Gable. Poems in English, Spanish and French. Contributors include Alexis Bernaut, Ian...
by Splabman | Apr 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sam Hamill left this earthly plane on April 14, 2018, and plans are underway to recognize that anniversary in a private and low-key ceremony, along with sushi and saké after, just as Sam would have liked it. Our Cascadia Poetry Festival dedicated to his memory is set...
by Splabman | Jul 3, 2018 | POPO
I have been getting caught up on some of Sam Hamill’s work since his death back in April. Last night reading from his 1981 book of “casual essays” or “over-the-shoulder” glances he titled At Home in the World, I came across an essay...
by Splabman | May 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
After Morning Rain will be released tomorrow (Tuesday, May 15, 2018.) It is the last book by renowned poet, translator, editor and founder of Copper Canyon Press, Sam Hamill and there will be a launch at his house in Anacortes, Washington, starting at 3pm. Christopher...