Joker Joker Deuce

<b>An electrifying collection of poems from the author of <i>The Sellout</i> winner of the 2016 Man Booker Prize</b> <p/> Originally published in 1994 Paul Beatty's second volume of poetry won praise for the way it pushes the boundaries of free verse while assessing the landscapes of African American autobiography (<i>Bomb Magazine</i>). In these poems which explore aspects of race identity and popular culture Beatty was honing the comic satirical voice and vivid imagination that came to full realization in his acclaimed fiction. <i>Joker Joker Deuce</i> moves to fierce urban rhythms both cool and hot writes Jessica Hagedorn. A rush of intense visual images and electric word music.