Journal

Heat 21: Without A Paddle edited by Ivor Indyk

Item: Heat 21
Author: Jon Dale

by Jon Dale •

February 2010, no. 318

Giramondo $24.95 pb, 224 pp

Journal

Heat 21: Without A Paddle edited by Ivor Indyk

by Jon Dale •

February 2010, no. 318

As with most literary journals, Heat 21 is a curate’s egg. Notably, Without A Paddle shines when in analytical-critical, essayistic mode. The poetry and fiction are rather more prosaic, with a few exceptions: Ken Bolton in fine form; Michael Hofmann’s beautifully spare poetry. Hofmann’s poem prefaces an extended interview with the poet and German-English translator; his responses are humble, full of sly humour.

Jon Dale

Jon Dale writes for UNCUT, Red Bull Music Academy and FACT. He teaches across sociology, media and communication, and experimental writing. He is currently completing a book on UK DIY music from the late '70s/early '80s, as well as working on a book on the diary films of Jonas Mekas.