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Summary: Metaphysical, hip-hop knock out!
Review: Although I recently moved from New York, I had never heard of Mr. Williams until recently watching a show on PBS honoring Black History Month. The show had a clip of him performing his poem "Ohm" and I sat there with my jaw hanging open. His writings are passionate, funky, exhilarating, and brilliant. He performs with fire. His work is a find for anyone looking to expand themselves, or looking for a taste of the new "Harlem Renascence."
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Summary: Amazing
Review: I first saw Williams on [television] in a documentary called "Slamnation" and from that point on I was hooked. I immediately rushed to find out as much as I could about this literary God send. His poetry makes you want more, not just from him but from yourself. It truly inspires me, it gives me energy and a drive to just face the world head on. The book may be thin in size but it is packed full with an awesome power that will quake your spirit. If you are wondering what your next read will be then this is it!!!!! Over and over again.
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Summary: "Diamond in the Rough"
Review: i Had the plesure of performing alongside saul in Texas and i knew i had to have "Seventh" as i had already read "she". believe me when i say this man is before his time. the words are woven together masterfully, this book is a must have for anyone who ever thought that they were or ever wanted to call themselves a poet, this book captures the essance of spoken word within it's pages. PICK IT UP!
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Summary: this hiphop got *smarts*
Review: I shy away from hiphop that doesn't do its homework. Maybe the gods are getting even, because this one is sending *me* back to the stacks. Saul stands out with Sekou Sundiata as the rarest of the rare: the poets who are not only strong and entertaining, but have a near-magical sense of history and their place in it. Also, I was very pleased to see that either Williams or Moore (his publisher) had the insight to use graphic layout and design techniques to add visual interest to the page--something I've only seen in a handful of poetry books: Saul's, Edwin Torres', and my own (no relation). Having seen some of the pieces contained in The 7th Octave performed live, the book is no substitute for the aural experience, but it's well worth double the asking price to have this stuff in print the next time you're at the library--Saul's references can leave you dusted... "Now, let's see ... luna ... lunar...Ah-ha: lunatic."
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Summary: Newburgh is finally on the map
Review: In fourth grade, I played a bit part in "The King and I" at my local high school in Newburgh, NY. I have some quirky memories about the play -- the costumes, the makeup, the sarcastic director who later became my 9th-grade English teacher -- but above all I remember the high-school senior who stole the show. It was obvious that the 18-year-old who played the king, Saul Stacey Williams, had a career as a performer ahead of him.Many of the poems in this book were written back then, while Stacey was in high school, and I had the pleasure of hearing them live in his many local performances. Almost a decade later, he is finally getting the recognition he deserves -- with two books and an award-winning movie, "Slam." It's great to know that more people can be exposed to the poetic genius who used to be Newburgh's best-kept local secret...This book is just a small taste of his talent.
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Summary: Newburgh is finally on the map
Review: In fourth grade, I played a bit part in "The King and I" at my local high school in Newburgh, NY. I have some quirky memories about the play -- the costumes, the makeup, the sarcastic director who later became my 9th-grade English teacher -- but above all I remember the high-school senior who stole the show. It was obvious that the 18-year-old who played the king, Saul Stacey Williams, had a career as a performer ahead of him. Many of the poems in this book were written back then, while Stacey was in high school, and I had the pleasure of hearing them live in his many local performances. Almost a decade later, he is finally getting the recognition he deserves -- with two books and an award-winning movie, "Slam." It's great to know that more people can be exposed to the poetic genius who used to be Newburgh's best-kept local secret...This book is just a small taste of his talent.
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Summary: Good, but watch out, first-time readers!
Review: Just because you liked the movie "Slam" or enjoy open mics, don't go to this book thinking you'll get the same high. Most poetry that sings on the stage doesn't always do so on the page, but "Seventh" does so more than others. It's a far more accessible collection than Williams' "She", but again: you'd better like poetry on the page before you jump into this.
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Summary: Good, but watch out, first-time readers!
Review: Just because you liked the movie "Slam" or enjoy open mics, don't go to this book thinking you'll get the same high. Most poetry that sings on the stage doesn't always do so on the page, but "Seventh" does so more than others. It's a far more accessible collection than Williams' "She", but again: you'd better like poetry on the page before you jump into this.
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Summary: SAUL WILLIAMS
Review: One of the best poetry collections i've read. This is the second book of Sauls i've read and it is much better than she which is a mtv publication. Sorry but mtv ruins all just look at hip hop now. Anyway Saul gives you some thought provoking material. all you have to do is go to the library and look up the Dogon tribe and see how well read this man is. That aspect of him is reflected in his words. Check him out let him open eyes. If you get any bad reviews about this guy believe me they are based on pure ignorance.
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Summary: Good Flare but goes nowhere
Review: Saul Williams sometimes rocks a crowd, sometimes sounds like someone stuck inside their own head and unwares that the audience is there--ironic for a perfomer? But then here in this book is just a caught-in-be-tweeness, not quite poet enough, not quite enough hop, too much hip to move mine, and I'm being kind.
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