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THIRST on YouTube

So, my kiddo convinced me to start putting all the ANIMATED DRUNK POEMS up at YouTube (not just Vimeo), and I have to say, it’s been a much better experience than I remember. I have vague memories of struggling to get things to work, and the overall experience not really feeling efficient…but I am happy to say that it is no longer that way! In fact, I think it’s probably easier than putting stuff up at Vimeo. Every few days one of the animations is being added…so if YouTube is your video spot fo choice, most of the DRUNK POEM ANIMATIONS should soon be there for your viewing pleasure. And starting on ome new ones set to launch in the coming weeks!so if you haven’t seen them all, now’s your chance to catch up!

The kiddo also reminded me that we live in a brave new world, one where you can watch the drunk poems via the YouTube or Vimeo apps on your smart TVs, so “like & subscribe” as the kids do say…or just turn them on with a cold one, because here at DrunkSkull HQ you never need to drink alone!

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Mercy Street Reading Series

Psalms comes to Ruben Quesada’s sweeping, monthly virtual reading series [and literary arts not-for-profit organization] that promotes literature and fosters a diverse and welcoming community for writers and readers. Pop in to hear a vast array of talents and voices from all over!

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Now Available For PRE-ORDER...

Good news for eBook readers waiting on tenterhooks for Psalms From The Badlands— The eBook has started appearing, as available for pre-order, at e-Retailers this weekend — and will likely continue to over the next couple weeks. So if you’d love for this to land in your library on August 3rd, 2025, you can PRE-OREDER TODAY [or soon] at the many retailers!

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En Garde!

Who doesn’t like drunken swordplay?

Clearly we are more than fine with it here at the HQ! If you are too, enjoy these 2 new ANIMATED DRUNK POEMS brought to you by Site 30 Studios and DrunkSkull Books

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Thirsty?

A hint, to the wise, is sufficient…

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Hot Patching Sheetrock and Hiking Around in Nogales...

Two more animated drunk poems from A Deep & Gorgeous Thirst. In the first we put the “mental” in experimental, and in the second we unveil a new collage-style animation from Nicolas Aberastain, his first (but hopefully not last) addition to the larger project! Cheers!

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"You Gonna Buy One or You Be One?"

Like one of those wondrous days of yore, back where I had nothing much to do beyond knocking back a few on a lazy afternoon, the past couple weeks have seen the release of a whole cache of brand new ANIMATED DRUNK POEMS, one after the other…so, in case you missed them, here’s a grip of them gathered here for your viewing pleasure! Of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t shout out Loulie Bouler and Site 30 Studios — who both continue to help make the animations possible. Big love to you all!

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Dublin, Peru

The animated drunk poems march on! For anyone who doesn’t follow us over on YouTube or on Vimeo, we launched a couple new drunk poem animations. In fact, the next few weeks will see a smattering of new animations land, so keep an eye out for them! As for the recent batch: First, we visit The Abbey Theater in Dublin…

…and then, like a fool, we don’t visit Peru…

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CICADA [AUDIOBOOK]

The AUDIO-story of the little poem that could…

…and just continues to!

From original idea to letterpress broadside to social media and now in AUDIO, it’s the world’s favorite Hosho McCreesh poem. Both he and Sean Lynch tell the moving true story behind Cicada — originally published as a letterpresses broadside and having since spread all over the English-reading world by the operatives and patrons of Guerrilla Poetics Project. It’s true story of the how and the when and the why of its writing, read by the author,, sharing just how far this little poem has traveled. DrunkSkull Books is proud to present this niche non-fiction audiobook by Sean Lynch and Hosho McCreesh.

Read by the author Available at most audiobook retailers ISBN: 978-1-952010-05-7 Release Date: 28 February, 2025 If you don’t see a link to your preferred retailer, let me know — as I am trying to add more as they go live!

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Introducing the Annual DrunkSkull Books T-Shirt, 2025 Edition

Here at the HQ we only STEAL FROM THE BEST! So we’ve decided that — starting, well, now — as part of our ever-evolving schtick, we’re offering an annual DrunkSull Books T-Shirt design. Say hello to 2025’s!

Why, you ask? Well, think of it as the best way we can think of for you (and any other witty, insightful, righteous, and cosmopolitan small press fan out there) to help support the general hijinks and tomfoolery we get up to around here, while also dazzling the keen-eyed fashionistas and book-fiends in your home town! And even though we’re knee-deep in the planning of an A HUMBLE PROJECT or two, we reluctantly admit that we’ve been pretty darn quiet these past couple years. So a fun way to say, “hey there” with a snazzy chingadera seemed long overdue. Despite our radio silence, this past year we’ve managed to put out more DRUNK POEM ANIMATIONS from A DEEP & GORGEOUS THIRST, and found a couple ways to KEEP BOOKS DANGEROUS. So you helping us chase our cheapjack dreams while also getting some pretty rad gear in return — heck, that just feels like a win/win!

Plus, we certainly don’t mind having an excuse to create something new each year, so that we — like so many of our artistic heroes — are never tempted to rest on our laurels. We happen to dig the idea of taking stock…a reckoning of sorts…to make sure we’re keeping folks on their toe-tats! Plus, if you ever find me out-and-about somewhere while wearing one of our annual T-shirts…well, I’d pretty much be morally obligated to reward you for your support, now wouldn’t I?! Anyroad, it’ll be available in the store for a while — but once it’s gone, it’s gone…so plan accordingly!

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10 Years of THIRST...

Ten years. Ten unbelievably amazing years. I honestly can’t even wrap my head around it. Everything about this book has been pure magic from the beginning. The 5 week flood of first drafts. The birth of the DrunkSkull. The limited edition hardbacks that came with a flask! People the world over wearing T-shirts, sticking stickers. Things like this just don’t happen that often.

And then there’s the AUDIOBOOK. People the world over recording poems, sending them across the ether. Voices, accents, laughter…pure magic.

And now…the ANIMATED DRUNK POEMS. People the world over animating those drunk poems — in claymation, rotoscope, collage, and traditional 2D animation…and who knows what else will happen! It’s been an honor and a privilege and I have each and every one of you to thank. You’ve made the book a success, and the experience an utter joy.

Magic, I say, pure magic…from the beginning to exactly this moment, and even beyond. Over the next decade or so, I’m hoping to finish all the animations — because when you’ve got the magic, you need to honor it. And so I will. I’ll keep pushing…keep working…and if you’re interested in being part of the continued push, part of the next 10 years, then click below…

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The Wisdom of a Shortdog...

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When heartbreak strikes, find solace in the wisdom of a shortdog. Voiced by Memes, adding yet another layer to it all, we’re proud to offer up another animated drunk poem from A DEEP & GORGEOUS THIRST. This time the animation is by Vekser.

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Hungover at Work...

It’s been many years since I’ve had a decent hangover, but admittedly there were those days way back when…and usually a quick little 15 minute nap could fix me right up. I didn’t even need an alarm — my body just knew. It was great… Until it wasn’t. We’re pleased to share our newest animated drunk poem for your viewing pleasure. Animated by emma_dibus with narration by yours truly, we hope this brings a smile or maybe even a chuckle your way in these difficult and worrisome times.

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Glister...

Like Remnant Embers… …the city lights, while knocking back some wine out at the volcanoes. Our latest drunk poem brought to life…this time our friend and publisher Ryan Winters (the artist formerly known as Bradley) reads, and Tharinda Dharmasena and the Sri Lanka crew offer up their beautiful stop-motion animation once again. This poem, and its understated heartache, is one of the major tent poles to the larger story of the collection, and, as such, has always had a warm place in my heart.

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The Newest Drunk Poem Animation...

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Here’s the short, snowy drunk poem animation we previewed at our WATCH PARTY this past weekend, for anyone interested. Once again, Tharinda Dharmasena and crew have delivered a cinematic stop-motion. It sure is fun making these! If you want to watch them all so far, here’s the page: