Christian Gullette is a poet and editor whose work bridges the personal with the visual, blending themes of love, loss, and natural beauty through a lens shaped by both memory and place. His latest collection, Coachella Elegy, emerges from a period of deep introspection, shaped in part by the isolation and reflection of the pandemic years. What began as Beehive State eventually evolved into a more expansive meditation on grief, desire, and the stark beauty of California’s desert landscapes.

In this episode, Christian shares poems from the collection and speaks candidly about the evolution of the manuscript, the quiet rituals of his writing process, and the creative energy he draws from Palm Springs and the broader California landscape. Christian explores the crucial role of literary friendships in sustaining a writing practice, and the influence of visual artists like David Hockney on his approach to image and mood.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation on poetry, place, and the quiet forces that shape a body of work.

This is Christian Gullette Unbound.

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