FLYING BACKBONE

Exploring the intersection of poetry and visual art, this collection features Christopher Buckley's poems inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's life and paintings from 1979 to 2007. Comprising 52 poems from previous works and two new additions, it reflects Buckley's admiration for O'Keeffe's ability to find vitality in diverse subjects. The book also includes an insightful essay where Buckley discusses his creative process and critiques of O'Keeffe's art, emphasizing themes of resilience and appreciation for the natural world.