ISBN:

• 9781402218989
• 1402218982

Description: xvii, 275 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

• Digging the roots of spoken word poetry
• Soaking in the spirit of slam
• Slam competition : rules, regulations, and other formalities
• Should I become a slammaster?
• Sharpening your vision
• Plotting your show: all aboard slampapi's entertainment express
• Scoping out the right venue
• All the slam's a stage
• Let's get technical
• Choosing & organizing your crew
• Getting the word out: publicizing your show
• Expanding your market: special shows
• Taking ownership of your show
• Appendix A : Slammers : Performance poetry
• Appendix B : Books on poetics & performing
• Appendix C : PSI-Certified Slams.

LCCN: 2009006537

Control Number: 845701

Subjects:

• Performance poetry -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
• Performance poetry -- Information resources.
• Poetry slams -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
• Poetry slams -- Information resources.

Genre: Handbooks and manuals.

Other Authors: Kraynak, Joe.