Elliot Howard Bassman earned his M.F.A .degree from Columbia University. An artist, author and curator, he has given many readings of his poetry and essays at Giovanni’s Room in Philadelphia and at Flushing Town Hall in Queens. His story, “Sylvia,” published in Walking Higher, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. For further information about his work go to www.elliotmassman.com

• Two Poems (2005), 8 ½” x 5 ½”, by David Wright  with cover and illustration by Elliot Bassman.
• Two Stories (2005), 8 ½” x 5 ½”, takes a modern view of biblical events and includes three of the author’s  black and white illustrations.
• Reading the Leaves (2006) 8 ½” x 5 ½” seven poems with cover and two illustrations by Elliot Howard Bassman.
• The Bed (2006), 8 ½” x 5 ½”, story with cover and two illustrations by the author.
• A Story about Big Daddy, Archie, and Sam the Man (Summer 2007) 8 ½” x 5 ½”, story by Dan Levin with cover and two illustrations by Elliott Howard Bassman.
• Icons (Winter 2009), 8 ½” x 7” poems by Daniel Sheehan illustrated by Elliot Bassman.
• In the Wind (Winter 2009),  8 ½” x 6" short story by Elliot Bassman with cover and 15 illustrations by the artist.

Gallery of Work