James Laughlin (1914—1997) was the founder of New Directions. Compiled, edited, and annotated by Peter Glassgold, Laughlin’s chosen poetry editor, The Collected Poems of James Laughlin encompasses in one capacious, definitive volume all the poetry (with the exception of his verse memoirs, Byways) written by the legendary publisher-poet. Witty, technically brilliant, slyly satiric, and heartbreakingly poignant, Laughlin charted his own poetic course for over six decades, prompting astonishment and admiration in fellow poets.

New Directions. 2014.