Poems of Life and Death

Uncommon collection of poetry & miscellaneous creative scraps & fragments by the Australian poet. Selected & edited by Pi O (Peter Oustabasides). Performance Classics. Includes AUDIO CD in rear pocket, as issued. The CD is selected & produced by Jeltje & contains 16 tracks. Numerous b&w photographs & illustrations throughout. With comprehensive biographical details of the author. "Jas Heriot Duke (1939-1992) was a cult figure in the Australian performance poetry scene. He worked much of his life in Melbourne Board of Works & began writing poetry in 1966. He was influenced by Dada, Expressionism & experimental movements. He is best remembered for his sound poems." Cover design by Pi O & Sandy Caldow.