Shade 2004 is the first of a yearly anthology of new poetry and fiction representing some of America's most revered voices alongside emerging writers from around the country. Here east coast meets west coast and the Great Lakes meet the Gulf in a collection favoring no single aesthetic, while gathering lively, accessible poetry and fiction. Contributors include Michael Burkard, Tina Chang, Jim Daniels, Nancy Eimers, Judith Hall, Mark Halliday, Forrest Hamer, Terrance Hayes, Brian Henry, Bob Hicok, Ted Kooser, Pablo Medina, William Olsen, Kevin Prufer, David Rivard, Mary Ruefle, Hugh Seidman and Maura Stanton among others. For college level and up.