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CD-B DIRECTORY
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COSMIC DATA-BANK BOOK RELEASE : COMPANIONS by Jeffrey Kent Simpson 'Companions' is a fast paced sociological study written in autobiographical style about masculine development and sexual choices. It follows a man from his birth in southern Alberta at the time of the Great Depression, to his elder years in the Davie Village area of Vancouver, British Columbia. The story is unusual and is not suitable for minors. From Stephen Morrissey, Canadian poet: The book is called 'Companions' and that is what it is about; a true tour de force in the manner of a Whitmanic 'I sing the body electric.' It reminds me, also, of Allen Ginsberg's injunction to 'scribble down the nakedness of the soul, because it is the nakedness of the soul that people are really interested in reading.' It is a very brave book, brave because it evokes very strong feelings in many readers, especially about their sexuality, and Jeffrey challenges this. For collectors, this edition has a limited print of 200 copies and is available at the following bookstores, $17.00. 1. Little Sister's 1238 Davie Street, Vancouver BC V6E 1N3, voice: 604 669 1753, www.littlesisters.ca 2. Duthie Books 2239 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver BC voice: 604 732 5344, www.duthiebooks.com3. People's Co-op Bookstore 1391 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC V5L 3X5, voice: 604 253 6442
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