Les figues press nos book contest

Colin winnette is the author of several books, including haints stay two dollar radio and the job of the wasp soft skull press. Experimental and asian american poetry since 1965 stanford university press, which won the book award in literary studies from the association for asian american studies, and the editor of nests and strangers. Nicholas katzbans horse poems was a finalist in a recent les figues press book contest. Colin winnette is the author of revelation mutable sound, animal collection spork press, and fondly attics bookslisted among s best books of 20. He is the author of revelation mutable sound, animal collection spork, fondly atticus books, coyote les figues, and haints stay two dollar radio. Nos book contest editors pick, which well be relaunching in 2018. The new les figues blog is integrated within our website at. A while back, i posted a link to les figues presss very first book contest. Journey to the west barrow street, winner of the vincent chin memorial chapbook prize from kundiman. Submit to the les figues press 2018 nos book contest, with.

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. Aug 01, 2017 winner of the 2015 nos book contest, as selected by guest judge le thi diem thuy. Haints stay by colin winnette overdrive rakuten overdrive. His novels have been translated into italian and french.

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 magazines donald barthelme prize for short prose. The 2015 contest was judged by author and performance artist le thi diem thuy, who chose irradiated cities by mariko nagai. He is the author of revelation, animal collection, fondly, coyote, and haints stay. Les figues the american literary translators association. Les figues press if youve seen a les figues book, chances are you found yourself transfixed by its lovely design. We are delighted to announce simone white as the judge for our 2018 nos book contest.

Winner of the 2012 nos book contest, as selected by guest judge sina queyras. Colin winnette, author of the job of the wasp a room of one. Her newest collection of poems whereas will be published by graywolf press this spring. Coyote by colin winnette meet your next favorite book. Adam tipps weinstein wins 2014 nos book contest les figues press. Les figues press is delighted to announce simone white as the judge for the 2018 nos book contest. His work has been translated into italian and french. Nicholas katzban, a 2011 calarts mfa creative writing program. Timothy yus debut poetry collection, 100 chinese silences 2016, was the editors selection in the nos book contest from les figues press. His fourth book, coyote, won les figues presss nos book contest and is forthcoming.

Whereas all i did was post the submission information, many commenters responded, asking questions and giving opinions about contests in general. Timothy yu is professor of english and asian american studies. Larb books welcomes les figues to the fold for poetry. Colin winnette audio books, best sellers, author bio. His latest novel, the job of the wasp, was published by soft skull press in 2018. In addition, a second manuscript will be published as the 2018 nos nototherwisespecified book contest editors selection.

Nicholas katzbans horse poems a finalist in les figues book. Colin was also a runnerup for the cleveland state university poetry centers first book award and a finalist for gulf coast magazines donald barthelme prize for. He is the author of revelation mutable sounds, animal collection spork, fondly atticus books, coyote les figues, and haints stay two dollar radio. Wonder has just announced the winner of the 2014 wonder book prize, judged by rachel levitsky, which goes to uljana wolf for. Experimental and asian american poetry since 1965 stanford university press, which won the book award in literary studies from the association for asian. This is an archive of our blog, which ran from 2007early 20. There is a storm, a talk show host, and a roasted boar. In 2011, the press launched the nos not otherwise specified book contest. Submissions are currently open for the 2018 not otherwise specified nos book contest. Colin winnette, author of the job of the wasp a room of. Colin was also a runnerup for the cleveland state university poetry centers first book award and a finalist for gulf coast magazine s donald barthelme prize for. They are not provided by the publications editorsstaff or by duotropes admins.

He was the winner of les figues presss nos book contest, a. The nos contest seeks submissions of poetry, lyrical essays, novellas, and other. Timothy yu s debut poetry collection, 100 chinese silences 2016, was the editors selection in the nos book contest from les figues press. Nos book contest submission statistics the statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. Les figues press is an american nonprofit literary press that publishes poetry, prose, visual art, conceptual writing, and translation. Watershed reading series celebrates new books arts. He was the winner of les figues press s 20 nos book contest, for his novel coyote. Stitching together a postapocalyptic history from the scraps. Accepted entries include poetry collections, novellas, novels, story collections, essays, hybrid works, and translations. Jun 28, 2012 the publication of notes on conceptualisms in danish drew vanessa place, who coauthored the book with robert fitterman, and tania orum into discussion at a symposium held at the royal danish academy of fine arts. We also curate and host literary events, including readings, conversations, performances, and art salons. Selected as the editors selection in the 2014 nos book contest. 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. Les figues press does not currently have any active publishing projects listed with duotrope.

Timothy yu is associate professor of english and asian american studies and director of the asian american studies program at the university of wisconsinmadison. Winner of the les figues 2014 nos book contest, as selected by fanny howe. He was the winner of les figues press s 2014 nos book contest, as well as a finalist for gulf coast magazines donald barthelme prize for short prose and the cleveland state university. Jen hofer with john pluecker translator, myriam moscona. Timothy yu poetry reading pomona college in claremont. Experimental and asian american poetry since 1965 stanford, winner of the book award in literary studies from the association for asian american studies. Winner of the 2015 nos book contest, as selected by guest judge le thi. Please fully explore our website, become a member of the press, and read the books to familiarize yourself with the press. Nicholas katzbans horse poems a finalist in les figues. Colin winnette is the author of six books, including bestseller coyote les figues, haints stay two dollar radio, and the job of the wasp soft skull press. Les figues is currently only considering works submitted through our annual not otherwise specified nos book contest. Colin winnette is from denton, texas, and now lives in san francisco. Les figues is now accepting submissions for the second annual les figues nos not otherwise specified book contest. Orum, associate professor at the university of copenhagen, questions place on the book, the concept of conceptualism, and places.

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. Kim calder and evan kleekamp officially joined les figues last week les figues is delighted to welcome kim. Its annual fiction contest, judged by prominent short story writers and novelists, began in 2010. 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. Coyote won les figues presss nos book contest, and was on the small press distribution bestseller list for four months. 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 is delighted to welcome kim calder and evan kleekamp to our editorial team. Winner of the 2015 nos book contest, as selected by guest judge le thi diem thuy. Kim calder and evan kleekamp officially joined les figues last week. Winner of the 2012 nos book contest, as selected by guest judge sina queyras stitching together a postapocalyptic history from the scraps of fairy tales, war memorials, hunting songs, and disparate scholarship, jessica bozeks the tales traces the violence that humans inflict upon one another. Colin winnette is an american novelist, short story writer, and poet. Les figues upholds a feminist criticality and editorial vision. 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. He was the winner of les figues presss 2014 nos book contest, as well as a finalist for gulf coast magazines donald barthelme prize for short prose and the cleveland state university.