Mathematics of Fire
by Josh Wild
 Mathematics of Fire (Paperback)
by Josh Wild
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Mathematics of Fire
Mathematics of Fire is a collection of 16 poems
focusing on the struggle of 21st century Midwestern life.
It blends the traditional with the contemporary, as well
as religion, politics, and the social climate of Middle America.
Wild’s
distinct poetic voice complements his unique perception of
the world in poems such as "Cerulean Butterfly."
My God, the inspiration and the will
That brings you to the surfacing of bone.
The terror of a hand that can erase itself.
- "Cerulean Butterfly" from Mathematics of Fire
The poetry of Josh Wild is a glimpse into the mind of one
who willingly struggles with every word for the sake of something
unique. Sometimes aggressively political, other times curiously
nostalgic, Wild senses the world around him and instinctively
reacts with a variety of brave imagery and finely tuned storytelling.
Each individual chapbook is hand-sewn with four black and
white photographs inside. Each copy of Mathematics
of Fire was hand sewn by the staff of Bronze Man Books.
The company held a "Sew Fest" to sew all the chapbooks- view
photos of this event.
Limited Special Edition of Mathematics of Fire
 Bronze
Man Books is offering only 30 copies of this Special Edition
copy of Mathematics of Fire and there aren't many left! This
special edition features a hand sewn, limited two-color intaglio
print cover by Carrie
Seymour. View
cover image.
About the Author
 Josh
Wild graduated from Millikin University in the spring of
2006. Wild concluded his illustrious collegiate career with
Mathematics of Fire, a project that earned him the distinction
of graduating with honors from the Millikin English department
in May 2006. A double major in English-Literature and English-Writing,
Wild was a staple contributor to the university’s literary
magazine, Collage. His
writing earned him numerous honors, including multiple Dr.
Grace Conant Writing Awards, given out annually to the top
English students at the University. Since graduating, Wild
has worked as a journalist, a factory worker, a staple remover,
a learner of words, a scanner of legal documents, and a bubble
wrapper of artwork and sharp, metallic objects generously
termed “art.” He currently lives in Chicago.
About the Contributors
Carrie Seymour is the lead graphic designer for Mathematics
of Fire. Through the printmaking process, she developed the
cover image by utilizing a zinc plate. The final image was
run through a printmaking press and scanned into a computer
- for the regular edition of the chapbook. The special, limited
edition chapbooks each have a one-of-a-kind, unique two-color
intaglio print cover.
Carrie Seymour has long developed her strong interests in
the observation and creation of art. In addition to her two
academic concentrations--Graphic Design and Printmaking--she
has skill and experience in photography, art gallery management,
and new media design strategies. Carrie Seymour is keen to
the complex relationship between an artist and the concept
of perfection through imperfection. Seymour graduated in
the Spring of 2007 with a B.F.A. in Commercial/Computer Design.
Events & Photos
4.13.2007 |
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4.12.2007 |
First reading and author signing of Mathematics of Fire by author, Josh Wild in the Madden Arts Center at the Decatur Area Arts Council at National Poetry Night.
Bronze Man Books and the Decatur Area Arts Council hosted poetry night with readings from many Millikin poets at the Decatur Area Arts Council in the Madden Arts Center. The following writers read some of their poetry at this event:
Carmen Aravena
Carmella Braniger
Randy Brooks
Jeremy Davault
Ryan Hosler
Josh Wild
Natalie Perfetti
Stephen Frech
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3.8.2007 |
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Additional Details
Paperback: 24 pages hand sewn
Publisher: Bronze Man Books; First edition (April 13, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-0-9787441-4-4
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