Criss Jami

Christopher James Gilbert (born May 29, 1987), better known by his pseudonym Criss Jami and by his alter ego TheKillosopher, is an American poet, essayist, existentialist philosopher, and designer. He is best known as the author of Venus in Arms and Salomé: In Every Inch In Every Mile.

Early life
Criss Jami studied philosophy at George Mason University and reports influences varying from C. S. Lewis to Eminem. Jami left college in 2010 and began his writing career gaining international recognition in philosophy and lyrical poetry. In 2011, he published Salomé: In Every Inch In Every Mile and Venus in Arms in 2012.

Further projects
Jami is also founder and designer of the skater store Killosopher Apparel.