The SPARRING WITH BEATNIK GHOSTS OMNIBUS (Volume 1) is a collection of poems, narrative fiction, artwork, reviews and tributes of the performers of the SPARRING WITH BEATNIK GHOSTS multimedia poetry super show that started in San Francisco, CA in 2008. This illuminated compendium is the MICHAEL C FORD EDITION, paying homage to the brilliant jazz poet of the City of Angels. The Sparring With Beatnik Omnibus consists of 266 creative contributors and SPARRING ARTISTS in a massive 608-page illustrated odyssey that highlights the essence of the Sparring series. There is a Sparring Legacies section titled FOOTSTEPS OF THE WIND that showcases the work of fallen literary heroes who have died in recent years -- emphasizing the immortal words of the legendary authors in print. This Omnibus covers over a decade of detailed documentation through DANIEL'S VISION: A POEM CHRONICLE OF SPARRING WITH BEATNIK GHOSTS by Santa Cruz poet, philosopher Ron Lampi. This unique collection of poetry, art and California literary history-in-the-making taps mystic voices and drums the haunts from their tombs brought to you with west coast flair by the MYSTIC BOXING COMMISSION.
