Paul Vermeersch, a professor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, will launch his sixth book of poetry, Self-Defence for the Brave and Happy, on September 10 in Toronto. Active in the writing and publishing world since the late 1990s, Paul teaches in the Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing program at Hazel McCallion Campus.
Billed as “a survival guide for the dark age that lies ahead,” artist and composer Mark Mothersbaugh has hailed Self-Defence for the Brave and Happy as “nothing less than a manual for navigating the current landscape of booby-traps and hidden unravelling,” and poet Rob McLennan says, “Vermeersch’s use of humour, pop culture, surrealism and collage work to disarm the increasing anxieties surrounding the darkest possibilities of humanity’s demise.”
The launch will take place Monday, September 10 at The Piston, 937 Bloor St W, in Toronto, at 7 p.m. with special musical guests The Databats.
Among numerous other appearances scheduled, Paul will also be reading from his new work at the Oakville Literary Café – located at the Joshua Creek Art Centre – from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 16.
