I Love Science!

Overview

Shanny Jean Maney possesses a remarkable skill for alchemizing everyday language into poetry infused with curiosity and an insatiable hunger for knowledge.
Her verses navigate the intricate landscapes where seemingly mundane elements-alarm clocks, dogs, and even Jeff Goldblum-converge, encapsulating the very essence of the mysteries pondered by contemporary philosophers.

Within the world of I Love Science!, Maney presents a reminder that knowledge wields the power to evoke both profound heartache and unbridled laughter. In her hands, the boundaries between poetry and science dissolve, revealing their connection and the beauty of their intertwined narratives. 

This collection stands as a testament to Maney's ability to illuminate the poetic potential that lies within scientific exploration, urging readers to revel in the whimsical dimensions of the world around us.

Reviews

"Shanny Jean Maney writes like a wild thing with wicked smarts, a runaway imagination, grin-so-much-your-mouth-will-ache humor and a wisdom that trumps all. Read this book in a place where you can let out a holler, because you're about to be riled up." - Jean Jemc, author of My Only Wife and editor of decomP Magazine

"Maney's poems are immortal awkward adolescents but her voice is the most honest argument we have against this disturbing sham we call adulthood. - Robbie Q. Telfer, co-founder, co-curator of The Encyclopedia Show

"I Love Science! is a dazzling surprise, a freshly honest, skillfully crafted and stunningly grounded portrait of mighty, mighty heart. I dare you not to love this book." - Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz, author of Everything is Everything

Author Biography

Shanny Jean Maney is both a performance poet and teacher. With Robbie Q. Telfer, she co-founded The Encyclopedia Show, a radical literary reading/spectacular which now runs in venues all across the globe. In March of 2010, the Chicago Encyclopedia Show won the Orgie (short for Original) Theatre Award for 2009's "Best Creation/Curators." Maney continues to co-curate the original show in Chicago.