Written while Arron Magar was incarcerated in prison, How Long Is Five Minutes? tells the story of Magar’s early life in the foster care system, living as a street kid, doing drugs and small-time crimes, and his eventual incarceration in youth authority, county jails, and prisons. All the while maintaining a philosophical viewpoint on family, religion, friendship, and crime and punishment. Magar’s idiosyncratic style and detailed observations make for a rarely heard first person perspective account that covers a string of topics and issues impacting and challenging society today. It is the second book in the Same Time series and features an afterword by Laura Moulton and cover artwork by Chris Johanson. Some People Press publishes autobiographical books by formerly incarcerated writers, as well as books on art and other subjects. Some People Press challenges the idea that only certain people—with the right educations, experiences, and connections—can be published authors. The project does not require that participants have experience writing. Instead, the process we use works with existing skills and knowledge by asking people to “write what you know.” Incarcerated participants develop writing skills at their own pace with the support and feedback of their peers and weekly meetings with project leaders and visitors. Many of the writers whose work are included in the Same Time series have taken part in the autobiographical writing and publishing project at Columbia River Correctional Institution, a minimum-security prison in Northeast Portland, Oregon. During weekly classes they workshopped their writing with fellow participants and various visiting writers, publishers, and artists including Miranda July, Chris Johanson, Jim Drain, and Laura Moulton.
ASIN: B0DDXVYCXF
VSKU: PKV.B0DDXVYCXF.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Magar, Arron|Moulton, Laura
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!