{"title":"Ray Gonzalez","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay Gonzalez\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts narratives that delve into the vibrant intersections of art and culture, offering readers a rich tapestry of contemporary themes. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eCool Auditor\u003c\/em\u003e, blends insightful commentary with compelling storytelling, illuminating the nuances of creative expression in modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful exploration of cultural dynamics and artistic perspectives that challenge and inspire. Gonzalez's writing invites a deeper appreciation of how art shapes and reflects our world, making his books essential for those engaged with the arts and cultural discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cool-auditor-by-ray-gonzalez-9781934414293","title":"Cool Auditor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his tenth book, renowned prose poet Ray Gonzalez proclaims he is \"at the crossroads in [his] throat where he looks both ways.\" Gonzalez is as quirky as ever, matching the didactic tone and jargon of a scientist with the sensibilities of artists like Kenneth Rexroth, Hart Crane, and Picasso, among others, who walk in and out of the poems. \u003cem\u003eCool Auditor\u003c\/em\u003e embodies this unique blend of styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFusing the real with the surreal and the natural world with human relationships, Ray Gonzalez creates his own brand of magical realism. He also brings pop humour in such poems as \"The Guitars,\" which uses the word \"guitar\" in almost every sentence to talk about the true (and not so true) lives of rock stars. David Lazar notes, \"Ray Gonzalez may be our most essential prose poet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRay Gonzalez's accolades include the 2003 Minnesota Literary Award for Poetry and the PEN Oakland\/Josephine Miles Book Award. He has published nine poetry collections and edited twelve anthologies, including \u003cem\u003eNo Boundaries: Prose Poems by 24 American Poets\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596052218092,"sku":"9781934414293","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d692693b8e9043b366ffdf7b793b77f5.jpg?v=1777931705"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ray-gonzalez.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}