Description: "For thirty-eight years, The Best American Poetry series has won widespread acclaim as the nation's most influential and vital poetry anthology. BAP, which has inspired similar ventures abroad, has garnered plaudits for its ability to capture the zeitgeist of American poetry. This year's anthology is guest-edited by the esteemed poet and songwriter Terence Winch, who brings to the task his work as a musician and poetry editor as well as his many years of experience as head of publications at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Winch, known for his inspired selections on the Best American Poetry blog, curates a vibrant array of compelling voices. [This volume] is a landmark edition that not only showcases the finest contemporary American poetry but also honors David Lehman's achievement as the anthology's founding editor. 'The list of editors is a who's who of US poetry elites, ' writes Oxford professor of poetry A.E. Stallings. 'And behind it all, the poet David Lehman, the series editor, has labored quietly and diligently ensuring its continuity and continued relevance'"--
Brief description: Terence Winch is the author of ten books of poems notable for wit, warmth, style, and passion. He is cofounder of the original Celtic Thunder, the traditional Irish music group. Born and raised in The Bronx, he lives in the Washington, DC area.