This book contains the work of 140 poets and artists. Poets from around the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K. and Europe. Lummox publishes based on merit, not fame, so many of the poets may be unknown to the reader. However, there are strong showings from New York, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Canada and California. This book shows that poetry is alive and well even during this age of Covid!

Founded by Ian Ayres, Van Gogh’s Ear: Best World Poetry, Prose & Art is an annual anthology series devoted to publishing powerful works by major voices and innovative new talents from around the globe. The goal of Van Gogh’s Ear is to make each volume a real eye-opener that stirs people’s emotions and ignites their imaginations. Experimental work is warmly embraced. Taboos extremely encouraged. In this volume you will find: POETRY BY : Joel Allegretti, Frances Ayres, Ian Ayres, Lytton Bell, Brenton Booth, Tim J. Brennan, Boots Bryant, Helene Cardona, Dane Cervine, Miles Chaney, Sue Clennell, Virginie Colline, Cassandra allett, Olivier Deprez & Miles O’Shea, Lisa Dordal, John Fitzgerald, A Flick of the Grail – Mark Fleury, Karen Foster, Howie Good, Tyler Knott Gregson, Mary Ann Honaker, Claire Ibarra, Donald Illich, Alexandra Isacson, Clarissa Jakobsons, Bob James, Alex S. Johnson, Jen Karetnick, Akhil Katyal, Danuta E. Kosk-Kosicka, Lily Kurdach, Lyn Lifshin, Manuel Paul Lopez, David Mac, Mamta Madhavan, Jenean McBrearty, Silva Zanoyan, Merjanian, Oshi Mi-chi, Aman Mittal, JB Mulligan, Jed Myers, Ben Nardolilli, Peter Nicholson, Stanley Noah, Kenneth Nolan, Robert Patrick, David S. Pointer, Pam Riley, Jeff Santosuosso, Emeniano Acain Somoza, Jr., Felino A. Soriano, John Saunders, Mark Terrill, Jeremy Tolbert, P.C. Vandall, Jeremiah Walton, Kari Wergeland, Matthew Wilson, Michael Xavier, Bill Yarrow Stories and other lengthy writings: Jason Wayne Allen, Tina Ayres, Mia Bencivenga, Jason D. Brawn, Arturo Desimone, Barry Hunter, Jen Knox, Neila Mezynski, Turner Mojica, Yarrow Paisley Art and Photography: Booka Bickar, Ciruelo Cabral, Theo Danella, Collin Elder, Ira Joel Haber, Jeanne Kuhns, Wlodzimierz Kuklinski, Kamalky Laureano, Mina M., Raven Morgoth, Helene Poujade, Michael Sean, Brittany Smith, Patrick Tang, Valerhon Interviews With: Adrienne Barbeau, Becket, David Bollt, Gerald Brom, Laurie Lee Brom, Nick Brown, Ramsey Campbell, Emerson Collins & Del Shores, Mell Corcoran, Dale Corvino, Isabelle Dalle, Steven DaLuz, Tommy Emmanuel, John Fleck, Guy Gilchrist, Tyler Knott Gregson, Cole Haddon, Joanne Harris, Richard Hescox, Ronnie King, Chad Crawford Kinkle, Daniel Knauf, Joe Lansdale, Kasey Lansdale, Edward Lee, John Lehr, Jonathan Maberry, Charlie Matthau, Felice Picano, Christopher Rice, Cortney Skinner, Dino Valls, John Waite, Barbie Wilde, David Niall Wilson, Michael Xavier, Peter Zokosky, Kristoffer Frisk

In his highly anticipated follow-up to 'The Other Life', Patrick Connors presents 'The Long Defeat', a poetic journey through the depths of personal and universal turmoil. Connors, influenced by his own experience of pandemic-induced unemployment, delves into the essence of human resilience and the quest for renewal. Through poignant verses and lyrical precision, he captures the spectrum of emotions— from despair and isolation to the profound resilience that emerges from enduring hardship.'The Long Defeat' is not just a collection of poems; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit that perseveres through adversity. Each poem resonates with themes of trauma and recovery, offering readers a mirror to their own struggles and a path towards inner peace. Connors' language is both evocative and contemplative, drawing readers into landscapes of emotion and reflection.Critically acclaimed author Dane Swan describes the collection as 'writing the Blues', where Connors' verses express the universal traumas, fears, and loneliness with deep empathy and relatability. Bernadette Gabay Dyer praises Connors' ability to meld personal scars into courageous and authoritative verse, while Brandon Pitts highlights how the poems lead readers from uncertainty to hope, embodying a resilience earned through perseverance.'The Long Defeat' is essential reading for poetry enthusiasts, book clubs exploring contemporary themes, and anyone navigating personal challenges. It speaks directly to the times we live in— where resilience is both a struggle and a triumph, and where the human spirit finds its voice amidst adversity. Connors' poetic opus invites readers to reflect, heal, and ultimately, find strength in the face of life' s most daunting defeats.

Poetry. WHAT LOOKS LIKE AN ELEPHANT is not a question, but the title of a groundbreaking full-length poetry book by Ed Nudelman containing over 80 poems dealing with ambiguities and paradoxes in experience—how impressions of certainty and doubt affect everyday life. A cancer research scientist by trade, Ed has brought elements of scientific inquiry together with child and adolescent memories, and mixed in humor and stunning poetic metaphor, to make this a compelling and provocative read.