Author Archives: David Barnes

We’re running every Monday till the end of June.Then July 11th and 25th. August 8th and 22nd.i.e. every second MondayThe July 25th night will also be part of the launch for the Strangers in Paris anthology. DavidPhoto by Laure

But, Alberto, I would have your babyand I’ll fall into your manly-hairy armsto embrace for the whole world to seeeyes dazzling at our mutual charms And we’ll have the most convenient weddingwe’ll dance on groups squish them between our toesavoid … Continue reading →

Report by Alberto, this guy: To see all of Adèle’s amazing photos from the night click here. After one week of Grand Slam, the World Champion is Quebecoise, the French Champion is Belgian, the National Team Champion is Nantes. The … Continue reading →

Report by David.To see all of Adèle’s amazing photos from the night Click here. Anyway, it was hot. Damn hot and busy, full of poets in the Culture Rapide, the week that Gil Scott Heron died (”A poet who took poetry back … Continue reading →

Photo: poet overcome with emotion when Alberto refuses to allow him to read entire 200 page manuscript: Report by Alberto Photos by Adèle (lots more photos here) Donc we are still here, on the planet, in Belleville. Survivors of the … Continue reading →

PAUSE ON THE LANDING, a reading series sponsored by the Paris literary journal UPSTAIRS AT DUROC invites you to an all-prose reading Come hear new work by DAVID BARNES JOY ANNA BECVARIK BOB LEVY followed by an informal discussion Where: … Continue reading →

by Alberto It’s May in Paris and apparently all around the world. Benjamin Perriello told us the story of Bahram Gur, King of Persia and ruler of the world, as narrated by the poet Nizami long long long time ago … Continue reading →