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Cover art for PETROGLYPHS
INDIE
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"A thoughtful and sometimes thought-provoking mixed bag of philosophic musings."
A rounded menagerie of naturalistic poems, many holding mythic resonance. Read full book review >
Cover art for EVENTS IN THE FUTURE FORGOTTEN TENSE
INDIE
Released: April 22, 2008

"The best of Selby's verses sing, loud and off-key perhaps, but too soulfully not to tap your toes and snap your fingers."
High-spirited and wide-ranging free verse steeped heavily in jazz beats and the Beats' jazz. Read full book review >
Cover art for POEMS FOR A BETTER WORLD
INDIE
Released: June 19, 2009

"Implausible but laudable."
A far-fetched book of poetry that nonetheless delivers a valuable message of consolation to those who have lost loved ones. Read full book review >
Cover art for PANTHEON AND OTHER POEMS
INDIE
Released: Sept. 8, 2009

"Erudite verse from a man of letters."
A fine, deeply allusive collection of original poetry, Pantheon delivers a library's worth of literary wisdom in a few slim pages. Read full book review >
Cover art for SEA SNAILS ON A BLACK CHOW'S TONGUE
INDIE
Released: Oct. 8, 2009

"A collection with an admirable intent."
A collection of poems that reflects on our basic aloneness in this life. Read full book review >
Cover art for RAGBAG
INDIE
Released: June 1, 2010

"A quiet yet powerful verse exploration of everyday wonders, the construction of meaning from experience and the power of immanence.
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A captivating collection of free verse investigating the marvels of the mundane. Read full book review >