The Phenomenon of Excess - Channatee

The Phenomenon of Excess
By Channatee

Channatee does not presume the role of a prophet seeking to convert the mind; rather, he invites the reader to embrace the art of the question. Through his lens, the inquiries once dismissed as "excess" or "superfluous" are transformed into an essential phenomenon—a vital necessity for the modern soul.

The Phenomenon of Excess is a curated selection of verse composed between 2011 and 2012. Yet, when revisited today, these reflections possess a striking contemporaneity. This relevance stems from the poet’s focus on the universal facets of existence—the moments and dimensions of life that every human being must eventually navigate.

“...Because I think,
Therefore you are here,
Leaving all reason behind...”

— Excerpt from The Phenomenon of Excess

Channatee employs a minimalist lexicon—brief, accessible words that carry the weight of our most complex inner emotions. His work is a testament to the power of resonance over complication. By weaving narratives around the mundane—flowers, robots, demons, hunger, coffee, or even a house painter—he unveils a singular beauty in each, filtered through the evocative gaze of a poet.

The Phenomenon of Excess is a literary confection: a subtle, delicate treat that may not satiate a hunger for grandiosity, but offers a flavor one seeks again and again. It is a collection that defies the ephemeral nature of "short-lived" verse; it belongs instead to the lineage of poetry that endures, finding a permanent home in the reader’s mind.


Details
▪️Format : Paperback
▪️Piyavit Tepumnuaysakul : Editor
▪️Designed by ● SM STUDIO | ●
▪️Published : March 2015
▪️Length : 120 pages
▪️ISBN : 978-616-7196-47-3
▪️Dimensions (cm) : 10.8 x 17.8
▪️Price : 100 THB