It’s no exaggeration to say that Wave Books, based right here in Seattle, is one of the best-respected literary presses in the world. In their early days, the editors published Maggie Nelson’s Bluets and Joe Wenderoth’s Letters to Wendy’s, both of which expanded the possibilities within the realm of literary collage. Since then, their influence on American and international literature has only expanded. They’ve given Mary Ruefle a platform from which to sing her wild and charming associative poetics (imitations of which you’ll find in every MFA program throughout the country), and their translations have brought attention to many deserving avant-garde international poets. When Wave publishes someone, it’s a signal to perk up and pay attention, which is why the reading event Wave in the PNW is especially exciting…
