Poetry Publication Trends examines how contemporary poetry reaches audiences through journals, anthologies, and spoken word events, highlighting the democratization of publishing and the rise of performance. It argues that these avenues have reshaped poetic dissemination, creating a globalized poetry ecosystem. Interestingly, traditional print media's adaptation to digital platforms has broadened poetry's reach, impacting both its creation and reception.
The book progresses by first tracing the history of poetry journals and anthologies, then investigating spoken word events and their community-building impact. It analyzes the interrelationship between these elements to identify future trends in poetry. This approach moves beyond simple textual analysis, considering the social and cultural contexts in which poetry is produced and consumed, offering a unique perspective on contemporary poetry's evolution.
