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Category Archives: Press
Brooklyn in Taos
In anticipation of Unsolicited Press’s summer re-release of my first novel, Broken Land, A Brooklyn Tale, a reading from the archives. Advertisements
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Tagged book, Broken Land a Brooklyn Tale, Brooklyn, John Biscello, novel, Publication, Reading, surreal, Taos, unsolicited press
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The Passion of Joan of Arc
(Review of The Passion of Joan of Arc, the silent film classic, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary.) Celebrating its 90th anniversary, Dreyer’s film remains starkly modern in its composition and complexion, fixed in an otherworldly and hallucinogenic present. Jean Cocteau … Continue reading
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Tagged carl theodore dreyer, Cinema, essay, joan of arc, John Biscello, mystic, Prose, renee maria falconetti, Review, riot material, saint, silent film, the passion of joan of arc, visionary
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Trailer for Nocturne Variations
This is the first literary trailer for Nocturne Variations, my new novel, which will be released this November (Unsolicited Press). Watch here. ABOUT: Dystopic Peter Pan meets surrealist noir in this cinemythical tale about love, loss and the illusions of shadow-play. Los … Continue reading
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Tagged anthony distefano, dreamland, John Biscello, Literary, los angeles, neverland, nocturne variations, peter pan, Publication, surreal, trailer, unsolicited press, Video
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Unsolicited 2018
I am excited to announce that Unsolicited Press has crafted a 2018 plan for the reprinting of my first two novels, and the publication of my new novel. Raking the Dust will be released in April, followed by Broken Land in … Continue reading
Book of Disquiet
Review of Fernando Pessoa’s Book of Disquiet, appearing in Riot Material. “Abandon hope all ye who enter here, might be the most fitting sign and qualifier preceding entry into the world of Disquiet. And yet, paradoxically, there is beauty, staggering, asphyxiating … Continue reading
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Tagged book of disquiet, fernando pessoa, John Biscello, Literary, literature, magazine, portugal, Prose, Review, riot material
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Nocturne Rising
I am excited to announce that my new novel, Nocturne Variations, has been accepted for publication by Unsolicited Press. In addition, they plan to republish my first two novels–Broken Land, a Brooklyn Tale and Raking the Dust–which will allow all … Continue reading
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Tagged John Biscello, nocturne variations, novel, portland, Publication, third novel, unsolicited press
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Dietrich in Heaven
In honor of Marlene Dietrich’s birthday (December 27th), my poem “Dietrich in Heaven.” Listen to the spoken word/music track here. Today I went to Heaven, just for a brief visit. It was a nice joint: tangerine-fleeced runways, and tufts of flamingo-pink … Continue reading
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Tagged Audio, birthday, femme fatale, golden age, hollywood, John Biscello, Marlene Dietrich, poem, Poetry, silver screen, siren, Spoken Word, tribute, vamp
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Raking the Dust Giveaway
For those who are members of LibraryThing, I am offering free digital copies of Raking the Dust, my second novel, during a giveaway (which runs through January 17th). Link here.
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Tagged free book, giveaway, John Biscello, LibraryThing, New Mexico, New York, novel, Surrealism, Taos
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Broken Land
My first novel, Broken Land, a Brooklyn Tale, which was named Underground Book Reviews Book of the Year (2014), has officially been re-released. Available in paperback and digital editions. Click here to buy. ABOUT: A spectral, existential noir set against the aging … Continue reading
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Tagged Broken Land a Brooklyn Tale, Brooklyn, coney island, John Biscello, Literary, New York, novel, Prose, Publication, story, underground book reviews
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