December 9, 2024
A Unique Blend of Art and Poetry by Joe Boske and Michael Quinn
GALWAY, Ireland - Celebrated local Galway artist Joe Boske and Galwegian and poet/author Michael Quinn, have collaborated to create a unique blend of visual art and poetry in their upcoming publication, "Rathgar Odyssey". The booklet is exclusively available from Charlie Byrnes Bookshop in Galway.
This limited edition publication features a dozen iconic prints by Joe Boske, coupled with the engaging poem ‘Rathgar Odyssey’ by Michael Quinn. The narrative takes readers on a captivating journey through Rathgar, reminiscing about Galway, while dropping in the 108 pub for a few pints before tea.
Ray Burke, author of ‘Joyce County’, praises the booklet as a "smooth and creamy combination" of Boske's vintage Galway visions and Quinn's lyrical ramblings. Ruth Quinlan, poet and co-editor of Skylight 47 poetry magazine, hails it as “a welcome showcase of work that beautifully pairs Boske's cultural lynchpin art with Quinn's picaresque poem.”
Brian Arkins, Professor Emeritus of Classics at NUI, Galway, adds “This Strikingly excellent poem by Michael Quinn highlights Joe Boske's brilliant iconic Art. Quinn also cites another artist Oscar Wilde 'In old Reading town'. As Wilde wrote 'We always hurt the things we love'. Quinn ends with Nora's famous affirmation at the end of Ulysses with 'Yes' and links it with Anna Livia Plurabella in Finnegans Wake: 'Yes, my Plurabelle / I said Yes / I will YES!”
This special edition is limited to only 1000 signed copies, with over 250 already allocated. The book serves as a nostalgic reminder of the early Galway Arts Festival and is expected to sell out quickly.
Don't miss your chance to own this exclusive piece of Galway's cultural history. Pre-order your copy now at www.charliebyrne.ie or contact Charlie Byrnes Bookshop directly at 091-561766 or info@charliebyrne.ie.
The official launch of "Rathgar Odyssey" will take place at Charlie Byrnes Bookshop, on Wednesday, November 27nd at 6.00 pm. Join us for an evening celebrating the fusion of art and literature. A Dublin launch is panned for the 108 in Rathgar on Thrs Dec 5th at 6.00, all are welcome.
About the Artists:
Joe Boske is one of Ireland's most notable visual artists, renowned for his humorous, quirky, and surreal images. Over the past four decades, he has designed many iconic posters for the emerging arts scene in the West.
Michael Quinn, a retired resident of Galway, authored ‘Rathgar Odyssey’ in response to a workshop prompt from the late Galway poet Kevin Higgins. He is currently working on his first poetry collection, set to be published by Little Gull Publishing in 2025.
For more information, or to order your copy please visit www.charliebyrne.ie.
