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Beautiful Veins

ISBN 1-894838-20-3 - 64 pp - pb - $15.95 CAD

BEAUTIFUL VEINS

Poetry by Joseph Sherman

Joseph Sherman, author of seven books of poetry, editor, and supporter of the arts, died on January 9, 2006, in Charlottetown. He was 60.

His last book of poetry, Beautiful Veins, was launched by the Acorn Press at a celebration of his life and words, with many of his family, friends, and familiars on hand.

Photos provided by Sandra MacDonald.

Judy Gaudet

Judy Gaudet at the podium, with Joe's shirts on display.

Joe's family

Joe's son and daughter, front. Acorn publisher Laurie Brinklow, back.

The band

Musicians Cef Pobjoy, Alan Dowling, Roy Johnstone, and Margie Carmichael.

Ann Sherman

Joe's wife Ann reads at the podium.

Matthew

Joe's son Matthew reads.

Rebecca

Joe's daughter Rebecca reads.

Friends

Friends Hugh MacDonald, Judy Gaudet, David Helwig, and Sandra MacDonald.

Photo montage of Joe

Photo montage of Joe.

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