Simon Pettet

is an English–born poet, long–time resident of New York’s Lower East Side.  His newest title, Hearth, is available from Talisman House.  He is also the author of two classic collaborations with photographer–filmmaker, Rudy Burckhardt, Conversations About Everything and Talking Pictures.  He also compiled and edited The Selected Art Writings of James Schuyler for Black Sparrow.  A limited edition, Abundant Treasures (poems accompanying hand–colored drawings by New York artist Duncan Hannah), was published by Granary Books.