Poetry New Zealand Yearbook: 2018

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Poetry New Zealand Yearbook: 2018
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Jack Ross
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:360
Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 145
Category/GenrePoetry anthologies
Literary studies - poetry and poets
ISBN/Barcode 9780994147332
ClassificationsDewey:821/.9208
Audience
General
Illustrations Black and white illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Massey University Press
Imprint Massey University Press
Publication Date 12 March 2018
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

Poetry New Zealand Yearbook, this country's longest-running poetry magazine, showcases new writing from New Zealand and overseas. It presents the work of talented newcomers as well as that of established voices. This issue features the winning entries of the Poetry New Zealand competition, as well as over 100 new poems by writers including Albert Wendt, David Eggleton, Johanna Emeney and Bob Orr. Issue #52 also features essays by Owen Bullock, Jeanita Cush-Hunter, Ted Jenner, Robert McLean and Reade Moore, and reviews of 33 new poetry collections. Continually in print since 1951, when it was established by leading poet Louis Johnson, this annual collection of new poetry, reviews and poetics discussion is the ideal way to catch up with the latest poetry from established and emerging New Zealand poets.

Author Biography

Jack Ross is the managing editor of Poetry New Zealand. He works as a senior lecturer in creative writing at Massey University's Auckland campus. His latest collection A Clearer View of the Hinterland: Poems & Sequences 1981-2014 was published by HeadworX in 2014. His blog is The Imaginary Museum: http://mairangibay.blogspot.com/

Reviews

Praise for Poetry New Zealand Yearbook 2017: `Poetry New Zealand Yearbook, in its revitalised form, and as a hub for poetry conversations, is now an essential destination for poetry fans.' - Paula Green, Sunday Star-Times; `This belongs in the section of your bookcase you've set aside for quiet little miracles that we can only be grateful are still part of our literary life.' - Paul Little, North and South; `. . . one of the best New Zealand literary journals around.' - Siobhan Harvey, New Zealand Herald