Anon 8

Anon 8 is an international fusion of poetry and prose articles fueled by the mantra: We don’t care who you aren’t.

A Unique Engagement: Tom Pow recalls his experience as part of Reel Festivals 2011, a celebration of Syrian, Lebanese and Scottish poetry and film. We include new translations of top Syrian and Lebanese poets Golan Haji, Yehia Jaber, Mazen Maarouf and Rasha Omran by Tom Pow, Emily Ballou, William Letford and Lauren Pyott. Includes stunning new Arabic calligraphy from Everitte Barbee.

Articles: Caroline Crew explores why there appears to be a paucity of sensual verse in her provocative essay on Erotic Poetry. Chrissy Williams delves into a seminal moment of 70s TV which has things to say about how we view contemporary poetry. And Mario Petrucci outlines how he sets about the process of judging poetry in a stimulating piece on competitions.

Poetry: New work from a wide variety of poets including D.A. Prince, Kate Fox, Martin Mooney, R. Nemo Hill, Samuel Prince, Mick Wood, Jane Commane, Nina Boyd and David McAleavey— all selected using our anonymous submissions process.

"This is nothing short of fabulous. Our celebrity culture is in such desperate need of an enema. We're completely clogged up with ego and projects like this have become essential in every way." Mario Petrucci

"Names here don’t count. Only the poetry does. It is judged by its words, its form, the way it sounds, the way it looks. Quality matters. Remember that elusive factor? At Anon it’s back." Peter Finch