Poems by Landis Everson

Ben Mazer is a poet and the editor of Everything Preserved, a book of poetry written by the late Landis Everson. Everson’s poetry was initially acclaimed in the 1940′s and 1950′s. He was revered by the Berkeley Renaissance writers and seemed destined to shine as an American poet, with a long and rewarding career ahead of him. But then he stopped writing. Four decades later, inspired by his relationship with Mazer and a rekindled appreciation for writing, Landis returned to poetry. In an interview with Dark Sky Magazine, Mazer shares insights on Everson’s poetry, character and enthusiasms.  It’s a rich tale of triumph and struggle, made richer still by Everson’s lifelong passion for poetry.  — Kevin Murphy

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Time To Stretch Your Canvass

Thursday usually means a collection of Dark Sky Magazine literary recommendations. Today, however, we’ve decided to turn our attention toward the fine(r) arts. You see, words have strained our eyes in the last few days. It’s time we enjoyed some less straining work. Not that today’s flurry is for the light of heart. On the contrary, we look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s brooding drawings, Irving Penn’s seductive nudes, Rubens’ baroque diplomacy, Kandinsky’s origins and the ongoing debate of what, exactly, constitutes art. Find out below the jump. – Andrew Geer

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