{"product_id":"extrcs","title":"Extra! Extra!, by Crystal Stone","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoetry, chapbook, 44 pages, from \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bottlecap.press\/collections\/bottlecap-features\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/bottlecap.press\/collections\/bottlecap-features\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBottlecap Features\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtra! Extra!\u003c\/em\u003e is a provocative and incisive collection that delves into the absurdities and harsh realities of contemporary society with biting satire and dark humor. Through a mosaic of poems, the collection critiques the modern media landscape, political figures, and social injustices, exposing the often- overlooked truths behind the headlines. With a keen eye for the surreal and the grotesque, it highlights the contradictions and failures of our systems, from environmental destruction and systemic violence to media manipulation and cultural hypocrisy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe collection blends found language with sharp commentary, creating a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives that confront issues such as toxic masculinity, institutional corruption, and racial inequities. Each poem serves as a lens through which the reader can examine the chaotic and often disheartening state of the world, while also offering moments of unexpected humor and insight. \u003cem\u003eExtra! Extra!\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to grapple with the complexities of modern life, encouraging a deeper understanding of the stories that shape our reality and challenging us to question the narratives we consume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal Stone is author of seven collections of poetry including \u003cem\u003eKnock-Off Monarch\u003c\/em\u003e (2019), \u003cem\u003eAll the Places I Wish I Died\u003c\/em\u003e (2021), \u003cem\u003eGym Bra\u003c\/em\u003e (2022), \u003cem\u003eCivic Duty\u003c\/em\u003e (2022), \u003cem\u003eThis is Not a Poem\u003c\/em\u003e (2023), \u003cem\u003eExtra! Extra!\u003c\/em\u003e (2024), and \u003cem\u003eWhite Lies\u003c\/em\u003e (2025). Her poems have been published in numerous national and international poetry journals including \u003cem\u003eThe Threepenny Review\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSalamander\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003epoetry Daily\u003c\/em\u003e and many others. She received her MFA from Iowa State University, where she gave a TEDx talk entitled ‘The Transformative Power of Poetry.’ You can find more of her publications at her website www.crystalbstone.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Chapbook","offer_id":49620629815611,"sku":"EXTRCS","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Download (PDF)","offer_id":49620629848379,"sku":"EXTRCSe","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/4420\/4614\/files\/extrafront.png?v=1730227470","url":"https:\/\/bottlecap.press\/products\/extrcs","provider":"Bottlecap Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}