Cool Gardens

Cool Gardens
Cover of the book
Author Serj Tankian
Illustrator Sako Shahinian
Cover artist Sako Shahinian
Country America
Language English
Genre Poetry
Publisher MTV
Publication date
 2001
Published in English
 2001
Pages 96
ISBN 978-0-7434-5741-5
OCLC 50870079
811/.6 22
LC Class PS3620.A686 C66 2002
Followed by Glaring Through Oblivion

Cool Gardens is a poetry book by the lead singer of the band System of a Down, Serj Tankian. It was published by MTV Books and was released on October 1, 2002. It is a collection of seven to eight years of Tankian's reflections on life, and features artwork by fellow Angeleno, Sako Shahinian. The poetry, like the songs of System of a Down, consists of a reflection of societies and people's wrongs. It portrays what people do to themselves and the control others try to hold over them.

The book has received much praise in the artistic community.

Fellow poet and musician Saul Williams posted the following comments about Tankian's book:

Serj's words, like his voice, have a distinct aesthetic sensibility connected to an unyielding, visceral roar of passion. His capacity 'to mock a killing bird' while we wonder at the grace, beauty, and colorful range of his wingspan will be the trademark of both of his singing and writing careers. Serj is an amazing artist, full of passion, with a beautiful heart that pumps the essence of his vision and talent.[1]

Poem listing

References

  1. ↑ "Cool Gardens (Paperback)".
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