"An emerging figure in Chicago's Mexican Latino Poetry Scene, Pablo Ramirez shares his poetic exploration of 21st century Chicago's ethnic and working-class heritage neighborhood of Pilsen. Nearly every page is soaked in colorful imagery forming a powerful collage of tattoo, wall murals, pop culture and Chicano graphics. Pocho Love is written in English and some Spanish, resulting in a fully charged code switched on flow done with skill and humor. Ramirez brings his debut collection with passion for cultural expression amid life's pleasures and pains in 90+ large pages.
Pablo Ramirez is both a visual artist and poet as well as an activist & curator for cultural events in the Pilsen community. His art is influenced by the likes of Carlos Cort�z Koyokuikatl as well as legendary printmaker Jose Guadalupe Posada. His poetry is inspired by the banging Boom Bap Era of Hip Hop and the Boricua/Chicano poets such as David Hernandez of Street Sounds fame.
""Pablo Ramirez has created a gorgeous, dizzying, Chicano epic in POCHO LOVE. It's a wild ride. I love it."". - Luis Alberto Urrea, author of "" Good Night, Irene"" and ""The Devil's Highway""
""Pocho Love, is a love letter to the self. Stunning graphics, delicious, mischievous, and heartfelt poetry. A feast for the eyes and soul"". - Diana Solis, visual artist, photographer, and educator."
By:
Pablo E Ramirez Imprint: March/Abrazo Press Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 203mm,
Spine: 6mm
Weight: 286g ISBN:9781877636042 ISBN 10: 1877636045 Pages: 98 Publication Date:15 November 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
