Signing The Body Poetic: Essays On American Sign Language Literature

H-Dirksen L Bauman, J L Nelson & H M Rose

A unique collection of essays, accompanied by a DVD, bringing the literary, social, and performative aspects of American Sign Language to a wider audience, including hearing non-signers. The book examines original ASL poetry, narrative, and drama while the DVD showcases the poems and narratives in their original form, providing new insight into the history, culture, and creative achievements of the deaf community. The DVD is in ASL with voice-over.

Paperback with Free DVD 265 pages 2007

£19.95