{"product_id":"evolhn","title":"Evolution of the Bullet, by Christine Shan Shan Hou \u0026 Vi Khi Nao","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoetry, chapbook, 28 pages, from\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bottlecap.press\/collections\/bottlecap-features\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/bottlecap.press\/collections\/bottlecap-features\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eBottlecap Features\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEVOLUTION OF THE BULLET\u003c\/em\u003e is a chapbook co-authored by Christine Shan Shan Hou \u0026amp; Vi Khi Nao. The collection explores a wide range of themes, employing vivid imagery and experimental forms. The work delves into the evolution of the war machine, both in terms of physical changes and societal structures, examining the transition from prehistoric times to the far future. It contemplates the role of patriarchy, artificial intelligence, and the persistence of hierarchical and patriarchal systems. Through thought-provoking and often minimalistic language, the poets challenge traditional notions of eroticism and identity.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe collection features incongruent poems that touch on various subjects. Written in dyadic propulsions, the minimal formatting and cascading structure of their poems further enhance the immersive experience. Vi's meticulous arrangement into minimal movements delves into different facets of her consciousness, ranging from philosophical introspection to the evocative realm of eroticism. Conversely, Christine's organization delves into the transformative journey of a young artist, navigating mythical origins, adolescent growth, and the ecstatic surrender to carnal experiences. Together, these poems invite readers on a thought-provoking exploration of queer self, art, and sexual desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVI KHI NAO is the author of seven poetry collections \u0026amp; of the short stories collection, \u003cem\u003eA Brief Alphabet of Torture\u003c\/em\u003e (winner of the 2016 FC2's Ronald Sukenick Innovative Fiction Prize), and the novel, \u003cem\u003eSwimming with Dead Stars\u003c\/em\u003e. Her poetry collection, \u003cem\u003eThe Old Philosopher\u003c\/em\u003e, won the Nightboat Books Prize for Poetry in 2014. Her book, \u003cem\u003eSuicide: the Autoimmune Disorder of the Psyche\u003c\/em\u003e is out of 11:11 in Spring 2023. The Fall 2019 fellow at the Black Mountain Institute, her work includes poetry, fiction, film and cross-genre collaboration. She was the 2022 recipient of the Jim Duggins, PhD Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist Prize.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHRISTINE SHAN SHAN HOU is a poet and visual artist of Hakka Chinese descent. Their publications include \u003cem\u003ePlaydate\u003c\/em\u003e (White Columns, 2022), \u003cem\u003eThe Joy and Terror are Both in the Swallowing\u003c\/em\u003e (After Hours Editions 2021) \u003cem\u003eCommunity Garden for Lonely Girls\u003c\/em\u003e (Gramma Poetry 2017), and \u003cem\u003e“I'm Sunlight”\u003c\/em\u003e (The Song Cave 2016). Their artwork has been exhibited at White Columns and Deli Gallery in New York City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christine Shan Shan Hou \u0026 Vi Khi Nao","offers":[{"title":"Chapbook","offer_id":45609990390075,"sku":"EVOLHN","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Download (PDF)","offer_id":45609990422843,"sku":"EVOLHNe","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/4420\/4614\/files\/evolutionfront.png?v=1688416669","url":"https:\/\/bottlecap.press\/products\/evolhn","provider":"Bottlecap Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}