Book

The Giant’s Book of Poems by Daniel A. Freedman is a collection of poems that mix surreal humor, personal elegy, and cultural critique. Freedman draws on high art references such as Picasso, Pollock, and Apollinaire alongside pop culture icons like Tom Cruise and video games, creating playful, collage-like scenes. Many poems explore consumerism, media spectacle, and societal absurdities, while others focus on intimate domestic life, family rituals, and loss. Recurring motifs of gardens, household objects, and theatrical performances give the collection a playful yet profound feel, as it balances outrage, elegy, and lyrical imagination. The work both delights and provokes, leaving a lasting impression.