Description
Andrea Gibson’s latest collection is a masterful showcase from the poet whose writing and performances have captured the hearts of millions. With artful and nuanced looks at gender, romance, loss, and family, Lord of the Butterflies is a new peak in Gibson’s career. Each emotion here is deft and delicate, resting inside of imagery heavy enough to sink the heart, while giving the body wings to soar.
Awards
Independent Publisher Book Awards 2019 – Gold Medal Winner – Poetry
Midwest Independent Publishing Association 2019 Midwest Book Awards – Winner Poetry
The Eric Hoffer Book Award 2019 Poetry Category – Poetry
About Andrea Gibson
Andrea Gibson (they/them/theirs) is a queer author of four full-length collections of poetry. Their most recent book, Lord of the Butterflies (Button Poetry 2018) has sold over 20,000 copies worldwide. Winner of The Independent Publishers Award in 2019,… MORE