BOOK TITLE 'CIPHERS Of Uncommon Origin - Poems By Ana Elsner', Volume I (-The image on the left shows the cover of the original manuscript as it was submitted to InstaPLANET Press by the author.-) . BOOK DESCRIPTION 28p.; 22cm; full color semi-gloss cover; First Edition June 2007; also available, a Limited Edition of author-signed and numbered copies. Ana Elsner's "CIPHERS Of Uncommon Origin" is the first title in the InstaPLANET Press Language Maker Poetry Series.

POET'S STATEMENT . "My work is seasoned by a life lived in a great diversity of cultural contexts, which enables me to transcend the limits of one-dimensionality. Although I have always been a writer, the surefootedness of my own unique poetic voice did not come to me until the late 1980s. And with this new voice I hope to enrich not just my own literary landscape, but also that of others who have a passion for bold and multifaceted poetry. I consider my poems to be ageless and intellectually and emotionally accessible to a broad and diverse readership. I welcome you as a member of that readership." . Ana Elsner, 2007

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ana Elsner is a multilingual poet and author. She studied Linguistics at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Her poems are published in Italy, Germany, Romania, USA and Austria. She is a frequent featured speaker at libraries, workshops and other venues. Ana Elsner promotes equal access to poetry for a broad and diverse audience worldwide. She makes it her mission to mentor and encourage young poets. She is currently working on a new manuscript titled 'Resurrected Omissions – Poems by Ana Elsner'. Her poetry has a welcome global perspective. Read a detailed biography here.

REVIEWS . To create true poetry requires hunger and passion, and Ana Elsner has it, in spades, - Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Poet, Artist, Publisher, City Lights Books, San Francisco The poet Ana Elsner contributes a unique new voice of personal insight and of literary significance to modern American poetry, - Nina Feday, Librarian, retired Ana Elsner writes from her heart, full of empathy for the fate of man. Hers is a sensitive soul which she is unafraid to lay bare. Her words ring true and hang in the air long after the page has been turned. Listen, - Terry Tarnoff, Author of 'The Bone Man of Benares' The rage comprised in the intellectual landscapes of Ana Elsner's lonely journey in poetic form disparages war and injustice with cries for the rebirth of human dignity and compassion. Elsner anchors this book in that very rebirth, - Jack Hirschman, San Francisco Poet Laureate

: Please note: We respect your privacy. If you want to add your comment, please send an email to poetry(at)press.instaplanet(dot)com and specify how you want to be identified, by full name, by first or last only, by alias etc. John said: I had a chance to attend one of Ana Elsner's poetry readings recently and was one of the first to buy a copy of CIPHERS. This poet takes a stand on human issues without romanticizing them. She has a very clear voice. Buy the book. Claire S. said: The poems by Ana Elsner are typically very high-density and packed with meaning, word-by-word. Now that her "Ciphers Of Uncommon Origin" has come out in print and I have my own copy, I can read and reread my favorites anytime. I find that I uncover even deeper layers of expression each time I revisit her poetry. Congratulations to Ana Elsner on her new book: it is significant in contents and beautifully designed. The Poetry Pundit said: Elsner's work is a shiny pearl among the pervasive pointlessness in modern poetry. I have read 'Ciphers' and recommend it. Calvin said: I mailed my check only last week and the book already arrived: lightning fast shipping. Thanks. I like all the poems but my favorite is 'Red and Blue', powerful stuff. Commentator said: I have read a lot of poetry in my time. This collection of poems is well worth investing seven dollars. It's a keeper. Judy Fisher Lynch said: I want to thank Ana Elsner for autographing her book of poetry for me. Ciphers Of Uncommon Origin will be one of my treasures and will go to Las Cruces with me this winter also. Each time I read one of Ana's poems for the second or third time, I make a new discovery. Robert said: I just got my copy of Ciphers. I took a chance on it based on all of Ana Elsner poems I could find on the web. I am very satisfied with this collection of poems. Will order a copy to be sent to my sister for Christmas. She is taking a poetry class and will appreciate 'Ciphers Of Uncommon Origin'. Zoe Ehrhardt said: Having recently ordered and received a copy of Ciphers of Uncommon Origin – Poems by Ana Elsner I strongly recommend it to all who appreciate a strong voice in contemporary poetry. In this selection of poems Ana Elsner presents a panoply of issues and topics, among them societal criticism, global awareness and visionary journeys of the heart and mind. Zoe Ehrhardt said: I would like to add that I am looking forward to reading more of Ana Elsner's poetry. :

ANA ELSNER ON STAGE AT THE RANDALL THEATRE
	- This is a documentary film clip of Ana Elsner reading from "Ciphers of Uncommon Origin" and from her new manuscript "Resurrected Omissions" live at the Randall Theater, Corona Heights in San Francisco in March 2009 - - -

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