26 May 2008—Vancouver, British Columbia

Gray Matter Graffitti, the first published compendium of works by downtown-Eastside Vancouver gem-of-a poet Sam W. Reimer, had its unofficial launch here in Lotusland this weekend—replete with readings at the Ivanhoe Pub (where many of the works were penned over the past few decades) and memory-enriched visits to some of the significant sites cited in the book’s 200+ poems (parks, beaches, crime scenes, and edgy slum addresses). The weather cooperated (as did the poet’s rheumatoid arthritis, for the most part) and the handful of celebrants were blessed with magnificent sunshine.

Active marketing of the book will commence in June… watch for more launch information as the book rolls out over the next weeks and months…).

“Bard in bar” at the lower Ivanhoe; Sam W. and cousin Lois (also a Reimer) at the Granville Island Market.