Charles Simic

In Dime-Store Alchemy, Charles Simic, one of contemporary America's most idiosyncratic, engaging, and skillfull poets, reflects on the art of the homegrown American surrealist Joseph Cornell.

The Art of Joseph Cornell

Dime-store Alchemy

At times a little too surrealistic dramatically

Clay Carey

Melody Izard

I loved learning about Joseph Cornell's surreal art. Things that are not sayable. This poetry celebrates the beautiful world that just can't be put into words - but Simic is going to use words anyway. I need to read more about Cornell.

Dime-store Alchemy The Art of Joseph Cornell