In Person: 30 Poets [with 2 DVDs]

by Neil Astley (Editor), Pamela Robertson-Pearce (Illustrator)

A collection of poems from thirty poets around the world, accompanied by a DVD of the poets reading their work.

Genres: Poetry, Anthologies

272 pages, Paperback

First published April 10, 2008

About the author

Neil Astley is editor of Bloodaxe Books, Britain’s leading poetry imprint, which he founded in 1978. His own books include novels, poetry collections and anthologies, most notably the Bloodaxe Staying Alive trilogy. He is also a trustee of Ledbury Poetry Festival and Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts, and a development committee member of Cúirt International Festival of Literature in Galway, Ireland.

Reviews

[JD · Rating 5 out of 5]

a real treat

I loved this. A great anthology of modern poetry with a cd of the poets reading their own work. I am not a great reader of modern poetry,but I think I am exactly the readership this book is aimed at. As interesting to me was the last part of the book which recounted the whole history of Bloodaxe which is a great story and full of passion for poetry which makes me, as a prose reader, want to read more and in particular, books by this publisher.I'm just going to explore their list now...

[Joanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read (haven't yet viewed the dvd that comes with it). Brilliant way to discover unfamiliar voices, and to reconnect with those one thought one knew, but hears again in a different light...

I could quibble with one or two of the inclusions, but I won't....or not in public at least.

[Tish · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a varied collection of talent. With poetry books, I read through once, and then flip through as the mood strikes me. There were more than a few times with this collection that I needed bookmarks.