The 11th collection of poetry from this highly esteemed poet. Author's previous AJB title, GOEST, was a 2004 National Book Award Finalist and one of 12 books honored as the "Best Poetry of 2004" by Library Journal. Author is Associate Professor at the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. The author is an active reader, lecturer and translator. Excellent potential for course adoption in creative writing, as well as art history/criticism. Author's many award include: National Book Award Finalist, the Iowa Prize for Poetry, two Pushcart Prizes, the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Translation, the San Francisco State Poetry Center Book Award, the Gertrude Stein Award in Innovative American Writing, and a National Poetry Series selection. "One of the most assured voices in contemporary poetry." -Library Journal