| The Pushcart Prize XXXVII: Best of the Small Presses 2013 Edition 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Henderson, Bill (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1888889667 ISBN-13: 9781888889666 Publisher: Pushcart Press OUR PRICE: $31.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | American - General - Literary Criticism | American - General - Literary Collections | Essays |
| Dewey: 810.8 |
| LCCN: 76058675 |
| Series: Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small Presses (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 2.1" H x 6.7" W x 9.3" (2.30 lbs) 595 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For well over three decades, the Pushcart Prize has presented a stunning annual celebration of stories, poems, essays and memoirs from our small presses. Once again this dynamic series proves that small is beautiful.These 60 brilliant selections, culled from 8,000 nominations and hundreds of presses provide essential reading (Kirkus) for avid readers of modern literature. The Pushcart Prize has been named a notable book of the year by the New York Times, picked for several Book-of-the-Month Club selections, hailed by Publishers Weekly as among the most influential books in American publishing history, and recently awarded The Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement award by the National Book Critics Circle.This year distinguished poets Bob Hicok and Maxine Kumin serve as poetry co-editors. |
Contributor Bio(s): Henderson, Bill: - "Bill Henderson is the founder and editor of the Pushcart Prize. He received the 2006 National Book Critic Circle's Lifetime Achievement Award and the Poets & Writers / Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award. He is also the author of several memoirs, including All My Dogs: A Life. The founder of the Lead Pencil Club, Henderson lives on Long Island and In Maine where he runs the Pushcart bookstore - "the world's smallest bookstore."" |