Q&A: Polito Builds on Poetry Foundation
Poet Robert Polito brings his years of experience in New York City's writing community to Chicago, where he succeeds John Barr as the president of the Poetry Foundation.
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Seamus Heaney Dies, Classic Book Covers, Independent vs. Self-Publishing, and More
Revered Irish poet Seamus Heaney passes in Dublin; Flavorwire honors vintage book covers; Second Skin co-founder discusses independent vs. self-publishing; and other news.
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William Vollman Targeted by FBI, Goodreads Community Crisis, Selling Used Books, and More
FBI suspected author William Vollman of being the Unabomber and terrorist; Goodreads community faces behavior issues; the Millions examines how selling used books affects the soul, and other news.
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Poetry in War, Leonora Carrington, Self-Publishing Tax Tips, and More
The New York Times features famous Afghan poet Matiullah Turab; the Paris Review examines the surreal work and creative soul of Leonora Carrington; Forbes details four ways self-published authors can avoid the 30% Amazon tax; and other news.
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Poetry of the Wild
For ten years ecological artist and sculptor Ana Flores has been bringing "Poetry of the Wild"—a project that combines poetry, visual art, and nature in an effort to connect people to the land around them—to locations both public and wild. Each...
Jack Handy Tackles Humor and Hawaii, Backwards Poetry, Roger Ebert’s London, and More
Deep Thoughts humorist pens novel about Hawaii; the art of reading poetry backwards; Roger Ebert lives on in London; the pitfalls of marrying a writer; and other news.
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The Poetry Pilgrim Presses On
Poet Crystal Hoffman sets out on a pilgrimage across the country to write a collection of poetry and essays based on the narratives of people she meets along the way. And she’s doing it all on foot.
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Thunderbird by Jane Miller
Jane Miller reads four poems from her latest collection, Thunderbird, published in July by Copper Canyon Press.EcstasyAs the ancients detail it ecstasy passes over usin a mist of particlesit lives baredies unburiedI finally...
Small Press Points
Small Press Points highlights the innovation and can-do spirit of independent presses. This issue features Off the Grid Press, which publishes books exclusively by poets over the age of sixty.
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New Directions Revives Poetry Pamphlets
New York City-based independent publisher New Directions recently relaunched its Poetry Pamphlets, a series originally published by founder James Laughlin in the 1940s.
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