As a publisher of poetry pamphlets I am glad to see them celebrated. One common misconception about the poetry pamphlet is that it is some sort of nursery slope or first attempt at publication. Although it often is this and Rack Press has “launched” a few careers, it is also a format favoured by well-established names. The message, however, has not got through to everyone. Trying to interest the Aldeburgh Festival some years ago in one of our pamphleteers they replied firmly: “We have a limited amount of space for poets at the pamphlet stage."
I hope none are afflicted by what a dealer friend calls ‘the English curse’: rusty staples from damp house. Too many of my Noughties Barque chapbooks, stored next to a busy bathroom, are.
As a publisher of poetry pamphlets I am glad to see them celebrated. One common misconception about the poetry pamphlet is that it is some sort of nursery slope or first attempt at publication. Although it often is this and Rack Press has “launched” a few careers, it is also a format favoured by well-established names. The message, however, has not got through to everyone. Trying to interest the Aldeburgh Festival some years ago in one of our pamphleteers they replied firmly: “We have a limited amount of space for poets at the pamphlet stage."
Sir, you are a gentleman.
Steady on..
Really lovely - fine things to collect, though I should think storage is tricky.
Thank you! And yes, I reckon so..
I hope none are afflicted by what a dealer friend calls ‘the English curse’: rusty staples from damp house. Too many of my Noughties Barque chapbooks, stored next to a busy bathroom, are.