The infancy of a new page dedicated to the poets and poetry of our community.

University District resident edits Columbus poetry collection

Steve Abbott, long-time resident of the University District, is joined by Connie Everett and Rose M. Smith as the editors of Cap City Poets: Columbus and Central Ohio's Best Known, Read, and Requested Poets. The book is the first collection of verse from 74 poets who have ties to Ohio's capital city. The book also includes a brief biography of each poet. The publisher is Pudding House, which is located in Columbus and is the nation's largest independent small press.
To obtain a copy, send a check for $20.95 payable to Steve Abbott at 91 East Duncan Street, Columbus, OH 43202. (The book is $18 plus $2.95 for shipping and handling.) Mr. Abbot is one of the poets represented in the book. He also is a professor at Columbus State Community College. (cap city poets pdf)

THE COLLECTED POEMS OF ELLIN CARTER

An anthology of Ellin Carter's poetry is now available for only $20.
Contact Patrick for further information.

Larry's poetry forum finds new home

Long-standing poetry forum moves to Rumba after home-bar closes

Source: The Other Paper