Today's posts will focus on Lia Purpura's “On Looking,” a finalist for the 2006 NBCC Award in criticism. ON LOOKING IS A HARD BOOK TO CATEGORIZE. Lia Purpura's sense of
January 24, 2007
Lia Purpura’s “On Looking”
By Kevin Prufer
Awards
January 23, 2007
Around the World with Fred Seidel
By John Freeman
In honor of Frederick Seidel, today's round-up will focus on his 2006 NBCC finalist volume, “Ooga-Booga.” After reading “Oooga-Booga,” Adam Kirsch believes Seidel might just be the best living American
October 2, 2006
The Ivan Sandrof Life Achievement Award
By NBCC
The National Book Critics Circle is currently soliciting paragraphs of nomination from our members for the annual Ivan Sandrof Life Achievement Award. The award recognizes a dedication to book culture