Nelson Ball is a poet and bookseller living in Paris, Ontario. He has worked as a labourer, chauffeur, clerk, seasonal forest ranger, record store clerk, and janitor. From 1965 to 1973 he ran the legendary Weed/Flower Press, publishing mimeo editions of early books by Victor Coleman, Carol Berg�, David McFadden, bill bissett, bpNichol, and many others. He is the author of more than 40 poetry books and chapbooks.
"I love 'Gifts from Catherine.' I love the details about the books
and the toilet paper, how the poem slowly moves toward its
beautiful and surprising end." --Dag T. Straumsv�g, author of The
Lure-Maker from Posio
"Everyone should read Nelson Ball. If you haven't, you have no idea
that you're missing out on reading one of the best poets in North
America." --Alice Burdick, author of Book of Short Sentences
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