This is the official site of Birdsong Micropress, a lil publishing outfit located in Williamsburg (not the historic one), and is comprised of an array of serialized zines and one-shots by various birdsong writers/artists, and the interview series Five on It. Contributors comprise The Birdsong Collective.


Author: PAPS




About PAPS

Jess Paps is a child of the ocean-- half lifeblood, half heartflood. Myspace.com/papsjams



Posts by: PAPS

Hump Day DANG Bag: Going Home is Never Easy

Posted on January 13, 2010 by PAPS

we’re blogging pantless like NFL’s Chris Cooley: We must get high first.zzzz0000000o000O0000OOOm zoom That’s better.



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"The Rabbit Catcher" for Tommy

Posted on July 17, 2009 by PAPS

by Jess Paps One of my favorite poems, a favorite of Tommy’s too, is “The Rabbit Catcher” by Sylvia Plath.  The poem symbolically marks the end of her marriage to Ted Hughes and the beginning of a new poetic voice … Continue reading →



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better than drugs

Posted on July 10, 2009 by PAPS

http://youtube.com/watch?v=GUzLa_khi5s&feature



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WAHHH WAAHHHH

Posted on June 5, 2009 by PAPS

Bored in Brooklyn? Boo! Be Brave and Bring by the Booze! – m4w – 33 (Brand new to Brooklyn!) Reply to: pers-4hkrf-1207388077@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] Date: 2009-06-05, 6:12PM EDT Something Exciting for this Evening or Weekend w/ Handsome … Continue reading →



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Fanny Och Alexander

Posted on June 3, 2009 by PAPS

By Jess I’ve found that some of the most difficult life moments occur in those quiet nighttime hours before bed- when the mind runs where it will, without distraction, and forces reflection (often self criticism) on our day, our life, … Continue reading →



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Cream of the Creep: The Dregs of Craigslist

Posted on May 27, 2009 by PAPS

Hey I puked all over myself! – m4w Date: 2009-05-26, 12:25PM EDT Hey remember me, I’m the ginger who puked on myself? I’m sure you remember me because I was aggressively hitting on you using the fact that I had … Continue reading →



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A positive message from 1984

Posted on May 21, 2009 by PAPS

Today Mr. T turns 57! Happy Birthday Mr. T! Now that I revisit you I think you might have a mental illness but that’s beside the point… I thought I’d use yr b-day as an opportunity to share one of … Continue reading →



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Random, Angry and Absurd: The Best of Craigslist's Rants and Raves

Posted on May 6, 2009 by PAPS

Hunted and Gathered by Jess Paps Latest Face Transplant Revealed! Reply to: pers-rjnqk-1157485624@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] Date: 2009-05-06, 1:11PM EDT Unfortunately, it was a total failure. haha women weight age Reply to: pers-snbts-1157787860@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] … Continue reading →



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REALLY, England? The First?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by PAPS

by Jess Paps Carol Ann Duffy has been named as the new Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, the first woman to be appointed in the 341-year history of the post. The author, who is best known for her collection … Continue reading →



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Jess Paps for GOOP: Recording vs. Experiencing

Posted on April 29, 2009 by PAPS

Hi Guys, It seems like every time I go to a museum, mostly the bigger ones, I’m struck by how many people are photographing the art rather than just looking at it. I’m not talking about taking a picture of, … Continue reading →



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