Rita Bregman and Barbara Michelman discuss their book, “On Amethyst Glass.” They begin by explaining how they came to collaborate on their poetry and how they decided to write a book together. Martinson asks Bregman to read a passage from the book about a failed relationship. Michelman reads one of her poems about the death of Alan Ginsberg. They each talk about how they begin a poem and how they are able to stay focused while writing. They end the interview by reading other selections of their poetry.
U-matic tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing Diane Rozas before the break and Rita Bregman and Barbara Michelman after. Date on case front cover: 2/21/00. Date on tape: 2/21/00.
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