New American Literary Magazines DeWitt Wallace Periodical ...

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New American Literary Magazines DeWitt Wallace Periodical Room June 21- August 17, 2002 Title Checklist and Description

Aufgabe No. 1, Summer 2001 Brooklyn, New York Annual; 1 issue to date On display: No. 1, Summer 2001 The inaugural issue of Aufgabe includes an opening section presenting front covers and tables of contents of a wonderful assortment of French poetry magazines, which may be unfamiliar to American readers. In addition, the issue includes essays, reviews, and poetry by writers Lyn Hejinian, Charles Bernstein and Susan Bee, and Jean Day, among many others. Cello-Entry No. 1, March 1999 Brooklyn, New York Twice per year; 4 issues to date On display: No. 2, Spring 2000; No. 4, Spring 2001 This new poetry journal, with beautiful hand-stamped covers, publishes fewer poets than most periodicals, allowing more space for each. The early issues feature an interesting selection of work from such contributors as Katy Lederer, Noelle Kocot, Hoa Nguyen, and David Larson. The title comes from Paul Celan: "Cello Entry / from behind Pain." Crayon No. 1, 1997 Brooklyn, New York Annual; 3 issues to date On display: No. 3, 2001 Writer and critic Ammiel Alcalay observes: "Since its first issue, Crayon has forged a

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unique space for itself in the world of literary journals and small magazines. Situated far from the mainstream, Crayon forms a significant new tributary for those navigating the lifeblood of contemporary letters." Croonenberg's Fly Issue No. 1, Autumn 2001 Astoria, New York 3 times per year; 2 issues to date On display: Issue No. 1, Autumn 2001 Essays, poetry, fiction, and photography are all included in this new literary magazine, whose title comes from the novella A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean. Crowd Vol. 1, No. 1, Fall/Winter 2001 Brooklyn, New York Twice per year; 1 issue to date On display: Vol. 1, No. 1, Fall/Winter 2001 In its impressive debut issue, Crowd presents itself as a journal of cross-genre work concerning urban themes: "Creating dialogue between different art disciplines, Crowd seeks to house a variety of styles, forms and tastes." Fence Vol. 1, No. 1, Spring 1998 New York, New York Twice per year; 7 issues to date On display: Vol. 3, No. 2, Fall/Winter 2000?2001 A biannual journal of poetry, fiction, art, and criticism, Fence was launched in 1998 and publishes a unique variety of literary works. In a short time it has established itself as a popular mainstay on the little magazine scene. Insurance No. 1, 2000 Brooklyn, New York Annual; 2 issues to date On display: No. 1, 2000

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In two issues, this beautifully designed literary magazine, which showcases many emerging writers, has established itself as one to watch. McSweeney's Vol. 1, 1998 Brooklyn, New York Quarterly; 7 issues to date On display: No. 7, 2001 An early contributor to the literary magazine revival in Brooklyn, McSweeney's includes innovative combinations of art, prose, photography, and fiction in each issue, while experimenting with design and format. Pierogi Press Vol. 1, Spring 1998 Brooklyn, New York Irregular; 7 issues to date On display: Vol. 1, Spring 1998; Vol. 6, Fall?Winter 2000?2001 The cover of each volume of this limited-edition literary magazine is beautifully handsilkscreened and signed by the artist; the most recent cover is by Lawrence Weiner. Pierogi Press publishes poetry and art by many New York?based artists and writers. Pindeldyboz Vol. 1, Summer 2001 Astoria, New York Irregular; 2 issues to date On display: Vol. 2, Winter 2002 This inventive new journal publishes primarily fiction, with some poetry and occasional nonfiction and artwork. Contributors include Kiley Bates, whitney pastorek, J. M. Martinez, and Sarah M. Balcomb. Rattapallax No. 1, 1999 New York, New York Twice per year; 6 issues to date On display: No. 6, 2001

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Each issue of this journal of contemporary poetry, fiction, and art comes with a CD featuring the poets represented in that issue. Reading Room No. 1, 2000 New York, New York Quarterly; 3 issues to date On display: No. 1, 2000 This new literary quarterly, "born of New York energy," publishes new voices in fiction and poetry alongside more established writers. The latest issue includes Michael Carroll, Alan Cheuse, Stanley Crouch, Judith Rossner, and Miriam Rugel, among others. 6 by 6 Issue No. 1, July 2000 Red Hook, Brooklyn Irregular; 5 issues to date On display: Issue No. 1, July 2000; Issue No. 2, November 2000; Issue No. 3, April 2001; Issue No. 4, September 2001; Issue No. 5, December 2001 Published by Ugly Duckling Press, this elegantly designed and uniquely bound new poetry journal publishes six poets, each filling six pages, in each issue. Calabash Vol. 1, No. 1, Summer 2000 New York, New York Twice per year; 2 issues to date On display: Vol. 1, No. 1, Summer 2000; Vol. 1, No. 2, Spring/Summer 2001 Published by the Graduate Program in Creative Writing at New York University, this new international journal of arts and letters is dedicated to publishing works from (but not limited to) the anglophone, francophone, Dutch, and Hispanic Caribbean. Combo No. 1, Summer 1998 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Irregular; 9 issues to date On display: No. 4, Fall 1999; No. 6, Spring 2000; No. 7, Fall 2000

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Latex covers give this energetic new poetry journal a distinctive look to match a wonderfully eclectic mix of emerging and established poets. Writers included in the recent issue are Ray DiPalma, Nathan Austin, Jacques Debrot, and Patrick Durgin. jubilat No. 1, Spring 2000 Amherst, Massachusetts Twice per year; 4 issues to date On display: No. 1, Spring 2000; No. 2, Fall/Winter 2000; No. 3, Spring/Summer 2001 This fine new journal is founded on the assumption that everything is relevant to poetry, and so it publishes an arresting combination of art, poetry, prose, and interviews. jubilat publishes high-quality work regardless of school, region, or reputation. Kenning No. 1, 1998 Buffalo, New York 3 times per year; 11 issues to date On display: No. 10, Spring 2001 This newsletter of contemporary poetry, poetics, and nonfiction writing is "grounded in the belief that poetry and poetics comprise a vital facet of progressive social discourse." Natural Bridge Vol. 1, No. 1, Spring 1999 St. Louis, Missouri Twice per year; 6 issues to date On display: Vol. 2, No. 1, Fall 1999; No. 3, Spring 2000 Stories, essays, poetry, and translations are all included in this journal of contemporary literature published at the University of Missouri. The original cover illustration is by Quint Buchholz.

Skanky Possum No. 1, Fall 1998 Austin, Texas Twice per year; 7 issues to date

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