PlanisphereAshbery is a national treasure. New York Times Book Review The poetry of John Ashbery has been awarded virtually every conceivable literary prize including the National Book Award, the Pulitzer Prize, the Griffin, and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Planisphere is a new collection by one of Americas most innovative and influential poetsan exceptional artist whose work stands alongside the finest of Whitman, Dickinson, Stevens, and Hart Crane.

—Mary Jane Clark

and existential adventure—and the forces that work to destroy us

But Ory refuses to give up what little time he has left with the love of his life

or exploring the outdoors

seemingly unaware

For it has all come down to this

data from the most recent relevant studies

Willy Vlautin writes from America’s soul

and even clueless can be an asset

It is disdainful of expertise and hostile toward evidence and arithmetic

Funny Friendship: Join the Benchkateers—Steve

Chloe Phillips-Harris