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Areté has recently published its first book. Shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Poetry 2009, A Scattering is Christopher Reid’s moving tribute to his wife, Lucinda Gane, who died in October 2005. For more information or to order a copy click here.

“A beautiful book… [that] performs the miracle of bringing the dead back to life.” – Adam Newey, The Guardian Review

“Heartbreaking… [they] exemplify the best of what Areté has published.” – Lachlan Mackinnon, The Guardian