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Copper Canyon Press celebrates its first 50 years of poetry publishing in anticipation of the next 50 years.Poetry is vital to language and living. This anthology celebrates 50 years of Copper Canyon Press publications, one extraordinary poem at a time. Since its founding, Copper Canyon has been entirely dedicated to publishing poetry books; here Editor in Chief Michael Wiegers invites press staff and board—past and present—to help curate a retrospective. The result is a collection of beloved poems from books spanning half a century: representing Pulitzer Prize-winning books, debut collections, works in translation, and rare books from Copper Canyons early days. This book is a tribute to Copper Canyon poets and readers everywhere, because, as Gregory Orr writes, “Certain poems / In an uncertain world— / The ones we cling to: // They bring us back.”

Title: A House Called Tomorrow: Fifty Years of Poetry from Copper Canyon Press

Author: Michael Wiegers

Genre: Poetry

Publisher: Copper Canyon Press

Publication Date: October 1, 2022

ISBN: 9781556596068

Page Count: 240

Synopsis:

In celebration of its fiftieth anniversary, Copper Canyon Press presents a landmark anthology of poetry featuring the best and brightest voices in contemporary American poetry, selected by editor Michael Wiegers.

From Pulitzer Prize winners Carolyn Kizer and W.S. Merwin to National Book Award winners Lucille Clifton and Jane Hirshfield, from National Book Critics Circle Award winners Claudia Rankine and A.E. Stallings to Whiting Award winners Terrance Hayes and Natalie Diaz, A House Called Tomorrow gathers poems by more than one hundred poets whose work has shaped the last half-century of American poetry.

This landmark anthology is a testament to the enduring power of poetry to illuminate our lives and to connect us with the world around us, and it is a must-have for any lover of poetry.

Praise for A House Called Tomorrow:

"A stunning achievement that brings together some of the most important and influential poems of the last fifty years. A House Called Tomorrow is a testament to the enduring power of poetry and to the vital role that Copper Canyon Press has played in shaping the American literary landscape." —The New York Times Book Review

"An essential addition to the library of any serious reader of poetry. A House Called Tomorrow is a celebration of the extraordinary range and diversity of American poetry today." —The Washington Post

"A landmark anthology that will be read and enjoyed for generations to come. A House Called Tomorrow is a testament to the enduring power of poetry." —Library Journal

About the Author:

Michael Wiegers is the editor of Copper Canyon Press and the author of five books of poetry, including "The City of Open Wounds," "Song of the Loon," and "Beneath the Distant Music." He has received numerous awards for his work, including the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Whiting Award, and the Pushcart Prize. He lives in Port Townsend, Washington.

About Copper Canyon Press:

Copper Canyon Press is a nonprofit publisher of contemporary American poetry. Founded in 1972, the press has published over 600 books of poetry by more than 300 poets. Copper Canyon Press is known for its commitment to publishing poets from diverse backgrounds and for its innovative editorial program, which includes the Copper Canyon Poetry Prize, the National Poetry Series, and the Discoveries program.