|
|
|
'A brave and exciting new forum for the best
in contemporary poetry.'
|
| Andrew Motion |
|
|
' A stunning anthology . . . wide-ranging and
thought-provoking, yielding a new gem every time you open the book.'
|
| Writers' News |
|
|
'On every page conventions are quietly
exploded.'
|
| Hugo Williams |
|
I am proud to have been the editor of Reactions, for four years.
Conceived as a different kind of annual anthology for contemporary
poetry, Reactions showcased the best new voices on (and off)
the poetry scene. It had a great track record in discovering and/or
promoting talents who went on to gain wider recognition and was seen as
a stepping stone towards a first collection. Names like Bloodaxe's
Helen Ivory, Seren's Owen Sheers, and the Next Generation poet,
Catherine Smith, were among its early contributors.
In 2005 the award-winning poet, Clare
Pollard, herself published by Bloodaxe, took over the editing role
producing a stunning fifth edition.
Unfortunately, funding constraints meant
the end of the Reactions project - I hope it can be revived
in the future.
|
'. . . a sticklebacked body of poetry which is
as sure to enrage as engage.'
|
| The Big Issue |
|
|
'There is an urgency about these poems struck
out like Billy Elliot's dance on the shithouse roof . . .
'
|
| Roger Garfitt
|
|
|
'. . .an anthology of genuine significance'
|
| George Szirtes |
|
|
