Böcker av J. Santino

Poetry and the arts have always served as a necessary part of society and societies' formation. Creating art brings humanity to an inhumane world. It is this art that J. Santino now brings in Capitalism Stole My Virginity, a collection of short, witty poems that both explores life in a globalized world and critiques the many problems that come with it.Drawing from his experience living and traveling around the world, as well as his southern upbringing in the United States of America, Santino writes compelling narratives perfect for contemporary readers who want a mix of humor and realism. He pulls inspiration from a sociological perspective, religious imagery, dreams, and various forms of visual art to craft these poems, and does so in a genuine, authentic way. Capitalism Stole My Virginity encapsulates everything contemporary poetry is and more, and will tug at the heartstrings of anyone reading.

Signs of War and Peace focuses on the role public display plays in the conflict in Northern Ireland. The manuscript benefits from large amount of field work in Ireland, and as a result contains both ethnographic data and revealing interviews with many people in Northern Ireland who have participated in the display events Santino seeks to analyze.

This is an edited volume of approximately 17 essays that deal with various types of spontaneous shrines and other, related public memorializations of death. The articles address events such as New York after 9/11; roadside crosses, and the use of 'Day of the Dead' altars to bring attention to deceased undocumented immigrants.