AZUL EDITIONS ARS POETICA 1974 Poetry pardon me for having helped you to understand you are not made of words alone -- Roque Dalton ************************** What distinguishes the great writers and poets is the fact that they create resistance and offer an alternative ethos. In times of emergency, such writers relate directly to the political. -- Aharon Shabtai *************************** Forthcoming Titles Recent Releases Author Index Poetry Fiction Non-Fiction / Criticism Extra! Extra! Pamphlet Series Azul Editions, an independent literary press, was founded in 1986. We publish poetry, prose, essays, literary/art theory and criticism, journals, speeches, broadsides, manifestos, etc. Our aim is to build a working library which serves to heighten the consciousness of our readers and accompany them in their struggles for economic, political and social justice. Until further notice Azul Editions is unable to read and consider unsolicited manuscripts. Richard Schaaf Editor