The Anguish of the Blacksmith’s Forge

Jaffe's newest book published by Troubadour in the United Kingdom and available in the U.S. for the first time.

“The Anguish of the Blacksmith’s Forge distils the essence of experiences across, time, place and emotional healing. The poems crystallize a chaotic range of experiences into a collection steely enough to raise a skyscraper of words into the stratosphere. I do not have to recommend that you read this collection because the words command you to do just that, all on their own. Enjoy, be well, and tread peacefully through the world, with Larry’s open heart beside you.”— Jayne Fenton Keane 

“Whatever form his honest voice takes, Jaffe always attempts to tell us something about the world at large, even in the most domestic of details. Jaffe’s fists beats hard, it punches us in the eye, it slaps us on both cheeks such slaps are memorable because they are honest, yes, and because they come from the heart and are meant to stay.  — Ilya Kaminsky

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L. A. Rhapsody

L.A. Rhapsody is filled to the covers with poetry noir about the City of Angels.  This is an excerpt from the introduction: Raymond Chandler wrote about the mean streets of Los Angeles and I live in them... Some work in factories and some in what was once called Hollywood but is now a corporate Mecca full of suits that make corporate decisions.  Me, I don’t work for anyone.  I’m a poet in the City of Angels. Note:  This is a special limited edition prepublication copy. 

Larry Jaffe paints a stunning and painfully accurate portrait of Los Angeles in this brilliant collection of poetry.  Beautiful, picturesque and disturbing.  Not always pleasant, not always kind, but always true.  Larry Jaffe's, LA is lasting and powerful. I'm continually haunted and moved by the images he's so boldly and generously given us.  The first time I read Larry Jaffe, I fell in love, as I'm sure you will too. if i didn't already live in LA,  and I read this book,  I'd pack my bags immediately and move here... - Iris Berry

Larry Jaffe's latest manuscript L.A. Rhapsody is a must read for all those who like their poetry disciplined, focused and confident.  Using Raymond Chandler as his alter ego, Jaffe takes the reader on a poetic journey through the darker territories of the human psyche.  There are some stunning examples of jazz writing in the early part of the book, which demonstrates Jaffe's capacity to pay homage to both detective fiction and the jazz/blues canon of American literature while never compromising his own voice.  – Jayne Fenton Keane

$10.00

Unprotected Poetry CD, Video & Book

Jammin CD backed up by L.A. blues legend Blind Lemon Pledge.  Has some of the best Jaffe poetry like Hoops, Cattle Car, Condoms without Love, Cousin Iris, Pinstripe Suits, Bar Mitzvah Blues, Miles Showed Me His Trumpet and of course Unprotected Poetry. Book included. NEW Get the recent videos of Unprotected Poetry and Cattle Car shot as part of Art in the Trenches.

$15.00

Transformation Peace

Jaffe's Pocketbook Of Peace...

I took a moment to reflect on the words, and felt the peace.  - Ilya Kaminsky

$5.00