It is easy to be impressed with the way the editors and Akashic Books have assembled this strikingly beautiful collected set of chapbooks from ten African poets. The artwork by Eritrean artist, the late Ficre Ghebreyesus, encapsulates movement and an esthetic that brings a delightful sensibility to each book. Right away, a reader will want to touch the books to find an alternative connection to the written words within their covers.
To quote the editors of this set: “This is an annual ritual that we are committed to carrying until we arrive at the tenth year of publishing the chapbooks of a new generation of African poets.” continue to read at NY Journal of Books
