The Pacific Northwest's vast and varied contemporary poetry scene is on
display in Alive at the Center, a community-based anthology drawing
from Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, BC. A collection of more than 200
poems from a wide spectrum of poets, Alive at the Center is a cultural
snapshot, showcasing the best new and established voices from these
three cities. Three poets from each city came together to recognize the
best work of their peers, curating a collection that explores the
atmosphere, beauty, complexity, and personality of the region. As the
inaugural project from Ooligan Press's Pacific Poetry Project, this book
embodies the Project's mission to bring poetry to the people by making
contemporary poetic voices accessible and exciting for everyone through
community involvement and conversation.