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James franco, he of leading roles in milk, 127 hours, pineapple express, and spiderman 3, has penned an agreement to publish a book of poetry in april 2014. Ive yet to read a book, or watch a film about a future id like to live in. Introducing james franco, the poet the 36yearold actor known for his roles in spring breakers and this is the end is releasing another book this. After recent news that this god among men will be releasing a second book of poetry, we revisited the muchlauded strongest of the litter, franco s aptlytitled poetry chapbook what, you demand. The debut poetry collection by the actor, director, and wri. Actor and directors debut poetry collection, directing herbert white, will deal with successes and failures within. Frank bidart individually and collectively, the poems in james franco s directing herbert white dramatize the fever dream of american celebrity culture while coolly taking that fevers pulse. Its the first of six poems he reads in the video above, when he shared the stage with his 74yearold mentor frank bidart, who no doubt enjoyed performing to a sold out crowd of 800. Spend time with me while i read from the latest volume of poetry from mr. It sounds like an art project that could swiftly go awry.

James franco sells book of poetry, because that rocket. James franco is adding book of poetry to his list of accomplishments. Straight james gay james, actor james franco s new chapbook of poems, explores the facets of his public and private personas. The book, which hits shelves on friday 1 january, is billed as a poetic coming of age novel that explores. The day i tried to give james franco a poetry book part. He is the author of two works of fiction, palo alto and actors anonymous, and two books that collage memoir, snapshots, poems, and. James franco targets lindsay lohan in new poetry book, but.

James franco cowrites lana del rey book rolling stone. Actorcumacademic is to put together a selection of his musings. James franco is adding book of poetry to his list of. Tough poetry, graphic sex its not pineapple express, warns actordirector franco when he introduces his hart crane biopic.

The next in the series is the actor james franco, who shares his list exclusively with t. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Real and imaginary conversations with lana del rey. The collection starts with a variety of poems centered on southern california and hollywood seemingly trying to channel the spirit of jim morrison. James franco has 38 books on goodreads with 44744 ratings. After trying his luck in acting, 127 hours star james franco is adding to his growing resume by creating his own book of poetry. Well this is inneresting james franco has penned a new book of poems called straight james gay james. Publishers weekly reports that james franco has sold his debut collection of poetry to graywolf press. Straight james gay james by james franco is a chapbook of poetry by the actor and filmmaker. In a style both direct and elusive, as anguished as it is. According to the new york times, the collection will be called directing herbert white, which.

The actor just published a book called new hollywood dreaming. Stories, pictures and poems and, in franco s defense, lohan isnt the only celebrity who gets a mention among the poems. James franco to publish book of poetry books the guardian. James franco reads 6 short poems from his new collection. Directing herbert white is the debut poetry collection by the actor, director, and writer james franco. James franco reads from directing herbert white youtube. James franco to publish book of poetry this article is more than 7 years old. He is the author of two works of fiction, palo alto and actors anonymous, and two books of collage of memoir, snapshots, poems, and artwork, a california childhood and hollywood dreaming. James franco talks about his new book of poetry, his.

A collage of sean penn, who starred in milk with james franco, from franco s new book hollywood dreaming. James franco to publish poetry collection in 2014 books. His poem, herbert white, is the inspiration for a short. James franco is an actor, director, writer, and visual artist.

In it, he explores his public and private personas as they relate to his sexuality no. James franco uses lindsay lohan in new poetry book new. A dozen writerdirectors nyu students collaborate to turn a book of poems into a feature film. The latest project from multihyphenate movie star james franco will be the book hollywood dreaming. That suggestion turned into an actual book as franco revealed the actor has cowritten flipside. James franco releasing poetry book titled straight james. James franco reads six poems from his book of poetry directing herbert white.

Entitled directing herbert white, the book is set to be released in april 2014. James franco is continuing his bid for world domination with the news that he is set to publish his first poetry book. Bold yet subtle, fearless yet disarming, franco has made a book you will never forget. James franco s first collection of poetry includes an ode to heath ledger and a poem in the voice of lindsay lohan.

His poetry has appeared in a chapbook, strongest of the litter, and the book, directing herbert white. James franco sells book of poetry, because that rocket scientist gig fell through. Read part of the introduction and poems from james franco s hollywood dreaming. James franco dropping a book of poetry on new years day. His writing has also been published in esquire, the. James franco is releasing book of poetry this week titled straight jamesgay james. James franco publishing a book of poetry business insider. Published this month by graywold press, actor and filmmaker james franco s first poetry book, directing herbert white, is decidedly set in two worlds. Francos debut poetry collections title, directing herbert white owes something to bidart. James francos first collection of poetry includes an ode to heath ledger and a poem in the voice of lindsay lohan.