{"product_id":"self-portraits-ex-machina-9798899902802","title":"Self-Portraits Ex Machina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelf-Portraits Ex Machina\u003c\/em\u003e is a poetry collection by Devi S. Laskar that employs various poetry forms to cast light on inequities, racism, othering and misogyny in contemporary American culture. The title is a play on the phrase, Deus Ex Machina (God in the machine), which is often used to explain the inexplicable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaskar, Devi S.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Devi S. Laskar is a poet, novelist, artist, photographer, former newspaper reporter and lifelong Tar Heel. She is the author of two poetry chapbooks. Self-Portraits Ex Machina is her debut poetry collection. Laskar is the author of the award-winning novel, The Atlas of Reds and Blues, and recently, Circa. Her third novel, Midnight, At The War is forthcoming from Mariner Books (2026). Her debut spoken-word album is forthcoming from Someplace Called Brooklyn record label later this year. She holds degrees from Columbia University, University of Illinois and UNC-Chapel Hill. She now lives in California.","brand":"Finishing Line Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51890602639634,"sku":"9798899902802","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_37d34e59-c5b9-471e-bcd8-37a99b07af92.jpg?v=1768310347","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/self-portraits-ex-machina-9798899902802","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}