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Gary Beck

About Gary Beck

Gary Beck has spent most of his adult life as a theater director and worked as an art dealer when he couldn't earn a living in the theater. He has also been a tennis pro, a ditch digger and a salvage diver. His original plays and translations of Moliere, Aristophanes and Sophocles have been produced Off Broadway. His poetry, fiction and essays have appeared in hundreds of literary magazines and his published books include 41 poetry collections, 16 novels, 4 short story collections, 2 collection of essays and 8 books of plays. Gary lives in New York City.

Ghost Guns, By: Gary Beck

March 21, 2025 by Gary Beck

Ghost Guns, By: Gary Beck

Industrial progressincludes innovationand once in a whilea dream product arrivesthat elates criminalswho illegally getuntraceable pistols,so the way to catch themis when they’re carrying.Law enforcement limitsnow forbid stop and frisk,the only practical wayto catch weapons on the street.Racial sensitivitiesabout who the police stopare far more importantthan protecting the … [Read more...] about Ghost Guns, By: Gary Beck

Tomorrow, By: Gary Beck

August 22, 2024 by Gary Beck

Tomorrow, By: Gary Beck

Many of us live in high rises,at least those still privileged.The mass of our citizenslive in decrepit housingstill somewhat betterthan the plight of the homeless,existing marginallywherever they can,children automatically doomedby non-comforting environment,some with initial successthrough their smart phonesif they’re lucky enough to get one.They may not play learning … [Read more...] about Tomorrow, By: Gary Beck

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