Scientism PoetrySCIENCE · LANGUAGE · IMAGINATION
THE BOOKS / QUANTUM (SEAN TAN)

An idea. A framework.
A world of poems.

Read the theory, explore the methods, and encounter the poems that bring them to life.

An Introduction to Scientism Poetry — Quantum
01 / THEORY & CREATIVE METHODS

An Introduction to Scientism Poetry

Quantum · Canadian Beaver Press

How can scientific ideas become sources of poetic language, rhythm, and form? This introduction develops a framework for Scientism Poetry through its definition, principles, creative methods, formal possibilities, and relationship to other poetic traditions.

The revised manuscript brings the framework to life through twenty original poems and accompanying analyses, including “Schrödinger’s Cat,” “Light Cone,” and “Double Helix.”

The cover shown is from the revised manuscript. Check the retailer’s listing for the edition and format supplied.

Schrödinger’s Cat — Quantum
02 / THE POETRY COLLECTION

Schrödinger’s Cat
A collection of Scientism Poetry

The companion collection extends the creative practice into nature, travel, memory, art, love, and everyday life. Scientific questions enter lived experience, while dialogue, code, numerical patterns, and spatial arrangements open possibilities for poetic form.

The Chinese edition was published in 2025. It offers another route into the writing behind the theoretical framework.

Chinese edition on Lulu ↗

English-edition cover shown. The purchase link is for the Chinese edition.

A note on editions

The two books have Chinese and English writing histories. This page links only to identified retail listings: the English introduction on Amazon and the Chinese collection on Lulu. Additional edition links will be added when confirmed.