This chapbook features a collection of deeply personal poems by trans elder Roz Kaveney, reflecting on the current climate of anti-trans hostility. Written during intense moments of emotion, the poems also commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance, capturing both the struggles and resilience of the trans community. Kaveney's work offers a poignant exploration of identity and activism in a challenging socio-political landscape.
Exploring a wide range of themes, this collection features Roz Kaveney's bold translations of Catullus alongside her introspective reflections on trans and queer experiences. The poems engage playfully with historical and mythological figures like Sappho and Aphrodite, while also addressing contemporary issues such as Grenfell and #MeToo. Additionally, Kaveney pays tribute to deceased friends and notable artists, creating a rich tapestry of personal and political commentary throughout her work.
Roz Kaveney's adaptations of Catullus' poems infuse contemporary relevance into the ancient texts, highlighting their provocative and edgy nature. By reinterpreting these classic works, Kaveney showcases the timelessness of their themes and emotions, reminding readers of the boldness inherent in ancient poetry.
The narrative takes readers on a journey through diverse and contrasting landscapes, ranging from the ancient forests of Europe to Africa's deserts. It explores transformed settings, such as the rebirth of Hell and a reconstructed Valhalla, while also contrasting the dark atmosphere of late Victorian London with a vibrant, modern version filled with coffee shops and cocktail parties. This rich tapestry of locations sets the stage for a unique exploration of change and evolution across time and space.
In the 1980s, poet and activist Roz Kaveney wrote a novel, 'Tiny Pieces of Skull', about trans street life and bar life in London and Chicago in the late 1970s. Much admired in manuscript by writers from Kathy Acker to Neil Gaiman, it has never seen print until now...Funny and terrifying by turns, and full of glimpses of other lives, it is the story of how beautiful Natasha persuades clever Annabelle to run away from her life and have adventures, more adventures than either of them quite meant her to have... 'A certain classic, a definitive portrait of trans outside the niceties of middle class daydreams. Brava, sister mine.' - Kate Bornstein, writer and activist 'Even now I find it hard to put into words quite how moving and marvellous I found it. It's an astonishing, troubling book; scalpel-sharp; brittle; bleak and brave. I feel sure it will upset a great number of people in all the right ways. In fact, I hope it does: literature should be a call to arms, not a sleeping-pill. Congratulations on bringing this story out of the dark.' - Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat and The Gospel of Loki
Immortal huntress Mara reveals her darkest stories to Aleister Crowley, recounting her failures with Josh and Judas, whom she and her sister Sof once protected in Alexandria, and the tragic fate of Hypatia. Meanwhile, Emma faces grave danger as Lucifer abducts her beloved Caroline to Hell, and Jehovah seeks her demise. Joined by the enigmatic Josette, Emma embarks on a perilous rescue mission, confronting challenges that test her wit and Josette's cunning. This volume of RHAPSODY OF BLOOD delves into themes of loss and sacrifice.
Exploring the intricate relationship between two women, the narrative delves into how time and fate shape their lives and choices. As their paths intertwine, the story reveals the impact of personal decisions and external forces, highlighting themes of resilience, friendship, and the quest for identity. The characters navigate challenges that test their bonds and reveal deeper truths about themselves and their destinies, ultimately illustrating the profound connections that can alter the course of life.
Exploring the intricate relationship between two women, the narrative delves into the themes of Time and Fate, showcasing how their lives intertwine across different moments and choices. The story reveals how their paths are shaped by external forces, highlighting the impact of destiny and the personal struggles each faces. Through their journeys, the book examines the complexities of friendship, resilience, and the inevitable pull of fate in shaping one's identity and future.
Discusses the slow accretion of comics universes from the thirties onwards, the debate within the conventions of the superhero comic about whether superheroes are a good thing and the discussion within the comics fan community of the extent to which superhero comics are disfigured by misogyny and sexism.
Written by a world expert in Science Fiction, From Alien to The Matrix is a hugely entertaining and enlightening read and a new critical approach to SF films that considers them as autonomous creations and contributions to the genre and to the broader culture. Kaveney looks at the movies of alien invasion and movie franchises, and offers a celebration of Galaxy Quest; deep readings of the Alien quartet, of Dark City, Starship Troopers and Strange Days; extended consideration of the Star Wars series and the Terminator films, and much more.