Tyler Knott Gregson
Tyler Knott Gregson was born on July 6th, 1981 and is currently 44 years old. Tyler Knott Gregson was born in Newport News, VA.
Tyler Knott Gregson is a poet, professional photographer, and the author of
Chasers of the Light, a quirky, personal book that reads more like a scrapbook.
Gregson, most famous for his Instagram typewriter poetry, gathers some of the best of this
Typewriter Series here. The poems are set on an old typewriter (with its lovely imperfections and no backspace) and are often typed on old paper, such as receipts, envelopes, or torn pages from a notebook, and then photographed.
The outcome is a 'hands-on' and 'seeing is believing' experience that embraces the words compiled into just 144 pages, which can be read in one sitting or enjoyed over several weeks. Gregson is good at distilling strong emotions, such as love, longing, wondering, losing, and gentle happiness, which come to life on every page.
Many of the poems in this book are like tender notes left for a lover; many are like the revelations when late at night or like snapshots of fleeting beauty- touch, a glance, morning light, or the weight of memory. His language is romantic but not flamboyant, and sometimes even a mixture of natural imagery and raw vulnerability.
The collection contains a spirit of hope and respect for the ordinary that pervades all the works, even those that deal with suffering. The typewriter format helps to convey authenticity and urgency, and the occasional ‘strike-overs’ or ‘inking that isn't even’ adds a human touch that couldn't be captured in perfect form.
Not all poems strike with equal "power”. Readers online have commented that they are wonderful as individual social media posts or as individual keepsakes, but can sometimes fall short when collated and printed.
Overall,
Chasers of the Light is a fun introduction to modern-day poetry and also a beautiful affirmation of seeing and appreciating the little things in life. The book is perfect for Rupi Kaur fans or anyone who enjoys reading Instagram poetry turned into books.
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Tyler Knott Gregson: F.A.Q
When was Tyler Knott Gregson Born? How old is Tyler Knott Gregson?
Tyler Knott Gregson was born on July 6th, 1981. Tyler Knott Gregson is currently 44 years old.
Where was Tyler Knott Gregson Born?
Tyler Knott Gregson was born in Newport News, VA.
What was the first book Tyler Knott Gregson wrote?
The first book written by Tyler Knott Gregson was Chasers of the Light, published in 2014.
What was the most recent book Tyler Knott Gregson wrote?
Their most recently released work was Illumination on March 30th, 2021.
What is the most popular book by Tyler Knott Gregson?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Tyler Knott Gregson book is
Wildly into the Dark. Here are their most popular books:
- Wildly into the Dark (10)
- Chasers of the Light (8)
Are there upcoming new books by Tyler Knott Gregson?
Tyler Knott Gregson does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Tyler Knott Gregson written?
Tyler Knott Gregson has written 6 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 5 Poetry Collections, 1 book in the Children's Books.