“I haven't felt this way about a book of poems or a poet since the first time I read Charles Bukowski back in the 70's...This is one of the strongest, most surprising, and sublimely splendid collections of poetry I have ever read.”— Today's Book of Poetry

“Puma Perl is a remarkable poet and an exciting performer. Her works in verse are packed with riveting details of modern life and chronicle her unrelenting resistance to the way things are or meant to be. Retrograde is a true contemporary masterpiece. “—John Sinclair, poet, jazz and blues historian, former manager of the MC5, radio host, and political activist

“Retrograde is a true rush...An extremely authentic and unsentimental look at the gritty and dangerous New York that has since been glamourized, mourned and burnt beyond recognition into the realm of cultural mythology. “—The Villager

Puma Perl is a poet, writer, performer and producer. She is the author of two chapbooks and three full-length poetry collections including Retrograde (great weather for MEDIA, 2014) and Birthdays Before and After (Beyond Baroque Books, 2019). As the creator, curator, and producer of Puma’s Pandemonium, she brings spoken word together with rock and roll. She has received awards from the New York Press Association in recognition of her journalism and was the recipient of the 2016 Acker Award in the category of writing. Puma lives and works on the Lower East Side in New York City.

Publication date June 1, 2014

$16.00

ISBN: 978-0-9857317-2-4