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Special Section: The National Poetry Slam '98-
More than just poetry with attitude, the art of spoken word has caught on feverishly. Slams begat slam-offs; slam-offs begat the Nationals. Which brings us to the '98 Slam right here in Austin.
Introduction: Smells Like Team Spirit by Spike Gillespie-
What will happen when hundreds of poets descend upon Austin in the middle of August?
Handicapper's Guide by Michael Bertin-
Picking out the favorites of the more than 40 teams going head to head to head in this year's Nationals. -
Slam Schedule compiled by Kim Mellen -
More events than you can shake a big, shaky stick at. Includes venue information. -
Gin and Condoms Everywhere by Wammo -
The memoirs of veteran Slammer and Spanker Wammo.
Author Signings and Other News - Postscripts by Claiborne Smith
- Book news, signings, and author appearances this week.
- This Week: Noir novelist Gary Phillips at Adventures in Crime & Space by Jesse Sublett
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