Portable Altamont

Discover "Portable Altamont," a captivating poetry collection by Brian Joseph Davis, published by Coach House Books in 2001. With 96 pages of thought-provoking verses, this book offers a unique blend of satire and commentary on both local and international celebrities. Davis employs diverse literary forms to explore and reconfigure the landscape of pop culture, inviting readers to engage in a playful yet profound examination of fame and its implications. One of the standout features of this collection is an innovative index that transforms into a compelling short story, chronicling the intriguing descent of Luke Perry into a shadowy world inhabited by Parisian intellectuals and terrorists. Ideal for poetry enthusiasts and fans of contemporary literature, "Portable Altamont" is a must-read for anyone looking to delve into the intersection of art and society.