John Stigall
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John Stigall is a poet and author who has published 5 books of poetry. John served as a professor of English and Literature at Chattanogoa State Community College from1983-2001, where he was "poet in residence", and faculty founder and editor of the campus' literary magazine, "The Phoenix". He has also recorded 2 CDs with the progressive rock group Losfer Words, as well as a 2 disc compilation of his works.
John's poetry often contrasts the secular with Christian spiritual themes and have been often described by fans of his works as "the prayers of a prodigal before God".
[edit] Books
- In Avant Gardens (1983) Dahmballa Press ISBN: 0913649015
- Broken Mirrors Reflect the World (1990) Dahmballa Press ISBN: 0913649058
- Schizofrenzy (1993) Mammoth Pr Inc
- Subjects for Other Conversations (2001) Mammoth Pr Inc ISBN: 0966602862
- Smiling From the Ancestral Face (2005) Mammoth Pr Inc
[edit] CDs
John's CDs feature the poet himself reading his works backed by a soundtrack composed and performed by Losfer Words
- Into the Life of this World (1996) - contains poems from "Broken Mirrors Reflect the World" and early versions of poems that would later be released in John's 2001 book of poetry "Subjects for Other Conversations"
- Another Conversation With the Bard' (1998)- based on poems John's "Subjects for Other Conversations" book
- Into the Life of this World (1999) - reissue with new music not on the original CD
- The Best of John Stigall Vol. I & II (2006)
