North Beach Revisited: New & Revised Poems

A.D. Winans has been writing poetry that matters for years. In this new collection, we find a bit of his old stuff as well as a bit of his new stuff. Either way, the effect is the same--brilliant poetry. This isn't everyday run-of-the-mill tomfoolery--this is poetry that lashes out at injustice. Winans has a way of bordering between the political and personal, and it works. I highly recommend this book to long time Winans fans as well, as newcomers to his work. It's a joy to read. Plus, the 20 odd photos in the book give it a personal, historical feel. This is one of the major poetry books of the year.