Nicholas katzban, a 2011 calarts mfa creative writing program alumnus and 24700 contributor, was named a finalist earlier this year in the 20 les figues press nos not otherwise specified book contest, judged by renowned writer aimee bender. Her newest collection of poems whereas will be published by graywolf press this spring. Please fully explore our website, become a member of the press, and read the books to familiarize yourself with the press. Coyote by colin winnette meet your next favorite book. Mariko nagai wins 2015 nos book contest les figues press. Winner of the 2014 nos book contest, as selected by guest judge fanny howe. Nicholas katzbans horse poems was a finalist in a recent les figues press book contest. We are delighted to announce simone white as the judge for our 2018 nos book contest.
Les figues press home lf announcements mariko nagai wins 2015 nos book contest mariko nagai wins 2015 nos book contest we are pleased to announce the winner of the 2015 les figues press nos not otherwise specified book contest, as selected by guest judge le thi diem thuy. We are pleased to announce the winner as chosen by contest guest judge le thi diem thuy. Layli long solider and timothy yu at the phoenix art. Les figues is currently only considering works submitted through our annual not otherwise specified nos book contest. Les figues press is an american nonprofit literary press that publishes poetry, prose, visual art, conceptual writing, and. In january 2016, mariko nagai was announced as the winner of the 2015 les figues press nos book contest, with irradiated cities, to be published in 2017. Coyote won les figues presss nos book contest, and was on the small press distribution bestseller list for four months. Les figues is an independent, nonprofit literary press. Timothy yu is the author of three chapbooks of poetry. Rewriting poets from ezra pound and marianne moore to gary snyder and billy collins, this book is a sharply critical and wickedly humorous travesty of the modern canon, excavating the asian american bones buried in our poetic language. Timothy yus debut poetry collection, 100 chinese silences 2016, was the editors selection in the nos book contest from les figues press. Experimental and asian american poetry since 1965 stanford, winner of the book award in literary studies from the association for. Les figues press is delighted to announce simone white as the judge for the 2018 nos book contest. There is a storm, a talk show host, and a roasted boar.
Les figues press embraces a feminist criticality and editorial vision. He was the winner of les figues presss nos book contest, a runnerup for cleveland state university poetry centers first book award, and a. Timothy yus first book of poems, 100 chinese silences, brims with sharp, angry, sarcastic and tender poems. Les figues the american literary translators association. Jen hofer with john pluecker translator, myriam moscona. He was the winner of les figues presss nos book contest. Some versions of the ice les figues press, 2016 is his first book. Oct 20, 2017 timothy yus debut poetry collection, 100 chinese silences 2016, was the editors selection in the nos book contest from les figues press. He was the winner of les figues presss nos book contest, a runnerup for cleveland state university poetry centers first book award, and a finalist for gulf. Thank you for participating in the 2015 les figues press nos contest. He was the winner of les figues presss nos book contest, a runnerup for cleveland state university poetry centers first book award, and a finalist for gulf coast magazine s donald barthelme prize for short prose.
Jun 20, 2016 director of the asian american studies program at uwmadison, timothy yu is the author of 100 chinese silences, the editors selection in the les figues press nos book contest, and of race and the avantgarde. May 11, 2015 colin winnette is an american novelist, short story writer, and poet. Timothy yu professor of english and asian american. In addition, a second manuscript will be published as the 2018 nos book contest editors selection. Mariko nagai is a muchawarded poet and author, a recipient of the pushcart prize in both poetry and fiction, and the most recent winner of the les figues press nos book contest for her forthcoming novel irradiated cities. Director of the asian american studies program at uwmadison, timothy yu is the author of 100 chinese silences, the editors selection in the les figues press nos book contest, and of race and the avantgarde. Mar 22, 2016 some versions of the ice literary nonfiction. In this debut collection, adam tipps weinstein essays the space between fiction. Watershed reading series celebrates new books arts. Les figues press, 2016 2014 nos book contest editor. Mongrel empire press, 2015 2016 oklahoma book award finalist in poetry. Well, to put it bluntly, les figues is dedicated to creating conversations between readers, writers, and artists, in particular those engaged in and interested in innovative works. He is the author of revelation mutable sound, animal collection spork, fondly atticus books, coyote les figues, haints stay two dollar radio, and the job of the wasp soft skull press.
Colin winnette is an american novelist, short story writer, and poet. Chelsea martin discusses caca dolce w colin winnette. Submit to the les figues press 2018 nos book contest, with. We also curate and host literary events, including readings, conversations, performances, and art salons. Journey to the west barrow street, winner of the vincent chin memorial chapbook prize from kundiman. He is the author of revelation mutable sound, animal collection spork, fondly atticus books, coyote les figues, and haints stay two dollar radio. Les figues will not be taking on new projects for the foreseeable future. Revelation mutable sound 2011, animal collection spork press 2012, fondly atticus books 20, coyote les figues press 2015, and haints stay two dollar radio 2015. Her collection of poems, histories of bodies, won the benjamin saltman prize from red hen press, and her first collection of stories,georgic. His latest novel, the job of the wasp, was published by soft skull press in 2018. Project muse some versions of the ice by adam tipps. Nyc process talk at asian american writers workshop.
Nicholas katzbans horse poems a finalist in les figues. See more ideas about writing contests, writing and give it to me. Experimental and asian american poetry since 1965 stanford university press, which. In 2011, the press launched the nos not otherwise specified book contest. After graduating from northwestern university with a degree in cognitive science, she. View timothy yus profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. At once authorized and undermined by the skittish rhetoric of nonfiction, the nine essays in end page 30 adam tipps weinsteins inventive, sophisticated, and uncomfortably spiritual some versions of the ice les figues press, winner of the 2014 nos book contest suggest provisional, if apocalyptic answers. We do this through publishing books as well as curating live performance and other nonprint creations. Winner of the 2015 nos book contest, as selected by guest judge le thi diem thuy. In this debut collection, adam tipps weinstein essays the space between fiction and non, examining such phenomena as graveyardshoe col. He is the author of revelation mutable sounds, animal collection spork, fondly atticus books, coyote les figues, and haints stay two dollar radio. His most recent work is the job of the wasp, published by soft skull press. His novels have been translated into italian and french. Nicholas katzbans horse poems a finalist in les figues book.
Les figues creates aesthetic conversations between readers, writers and artists. In addition, a second manuscript will be published as the 2018 nos nototherwisespecified book contest editors selection. Winner of the les figues 2014 nos book contest, as selected by fanny howe. Its annual fiction contest, judged by prominent short story writers and novelists, began in 2010. His latest novel, the job of the wasp, is forthcoming from soft skull press in 2017.
Selected as the editors selection in the 2014 nos book contest. Les figues press publishes five to seven books a year and favors projects which push the boundaries of genre, form, and general acceptability. Les figues press submission manager powered by submittable accept and curate digital content. Experimental and asian american poetry since 1965 stanford, winner of the book award in literary studies from the association for asian american studies. Timothy yu s debut poetry collection, 100 chinese silences 2016, was the editors selection in the nos book contest from les figues press. What happens in the aftermath of this tragedyafter the search is abandoned, after the tv crews move on to cover the latest horrific incidentis the story of coyote.
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