It shouldn’t really be surprising that David J Haskins, commonly known as David J and one of the brains behind both Bauhaus and Love & Rockets, is a gifted poet. This, his new collection, serves as a companion to his album The Mother Tree. The word “threnody” is an interesting, and perhaps underused, one that means “a lament,” so that’s entirely appropriate. “The poems encompass a large array of experiences, places, relationships, infatuations and obsessions,” reads the press release. “Love found and love lost.” All of that proves true, resulting in a deeply moving reading experience.
(Hardcover) $30
