New Zealand publisher Preshrunk Press has released its horror and science fiction poetry anthology Anomalous Appetites.
Of the anthology, editor John Irvine says:
"Never before has an anthology like this been attempted. Many publishers spurn poetry, citing a lack of interest from the buying reader. However, it has long been my desire to offer poets in the speculative genre a platform to display their talents. I looked for subtle rather than brutal when selecting the final contributions, trying to avoid the ‘Hollywood’ style of hack and slash employed by most other magazines and anthologies in the genre. I wanted to offer the reader a vastly different experience.
"For those readers who like their horror and sci-fi sautéed slowly with garlic and served up on fine china, then this anthology is for you. Do not expect axe hacking, explosions, bug eyed monsters or crudeness. Do expect fine and subtle poetry augmented by exquisite art … every single poem is illustrated.
"This is a collector’s anthology, created for those who are a little more discerning in their speculative tastes. We offer two hundred and nine pages of the best speculative poetry and art you will ever see from poets and artists from all corners of this creative planet."
Anomalous Appetites can be ordered from Lulu.
Source: John Irvine/AHWA
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