Assembly Required - Paperback

by Austie M. Baird (Editor), -Hooves- (Author)

Assembly Required is the debut collection from contemporary poet, Joseph Interligi. Interligi, who is more commonly known simply as -Hooves- to his readers, works words in unexpected ways as he takes readers on a journey through the soul and back again. He makes no bones about his own shortcomings, instead choosing to embrace these imprecations and turn them into unlikely art. Sit back and enjoy -Hooves- fanciful twists on traditional word pairings while sanctimoniously traversing shockingly real and vulnerable topics. A rule breaker though and through, -Hooves- is sure to resonate with those looking for something just a bit above the cut in the world of poetry.

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From the back of the book:

WARNING:

Failure to assemble correctly will lead to combustion

Crucial Steps Outlined:

Love [schematics, blueprints, technical details]

Her [missteps during assembly, lingering scents, deconstructed parts]

Him [lost tools, broken parts, alternate instructions]

-Additional variants addressed inside-

**Assembly Required**

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Joseph Interligi, affectionately known as -Hooves-, is a 28 year old writer from Arkansas, USA. He fell in love with poetry at a very young age as his mother chose to read poetry over fairy-tales before bed. By the time he had turn eight he was already filling notebooks with his own writing and that still continues today. His love for writing is only topped by his love for the environment and adventure. As an avid motorcycle rider he has traveled extensively through the western part of America on his way to fight forest fires in Oregon. He currently working to enjoy life in all the ways that he can figure.