''Blinking with Fists'' is the debut book of

poetry Poetry (from the Greek language, Greek word ''poiesis'', "making") is a form of literature, literary art that uses aesthetics, aesthetic and often rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meaning (linguistics), meanings in addition to, or in ...

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and former Zwan frontman,

Billy Corgan William Patrick Corgan Jr. (born March 17, 1967) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, singer, and only constant member of alter ...

. The progress and writing of the poems was covered in Corgan's blogs. The Volume of 57 poems was published by

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in 2004 and received mixed reviews. Dwight Garner (critic) of ''

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'' wrote that "at its best, ''Blinking With Fists'' is vivid and angular and not much worse than many first books of poems that arrive with heady praise from the poetry world's burghers." ''

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'' gave the effort a "D," calling the poems "both pretentious and confoundingly esoteric." The book peaked at #24 on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list. The jacket of the book was designed by Charlotte Strick and the artwork and author photograph are by Yelena Yemchuk, who was involved with artwork for The Smashing Pumpkins. Interior design is by Gretchen Achilles.

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{{Billy Corgan 2004 poetry books American poetry collections Faber & Faber books Books by Billy Corgan