Starkey is the former poet laureate of Santa Barbara, CA. One of the only books of its kind, it can be marketed as a tourist's guide to Rome (in verse). All of the poems are inspired by major Roman landmarks or works of art. All promotional materials can play this up (as will the final layout and type treatment). Attractive pocket-size format Possible maps & illustrations Starkey is the author of Creative Writing, the third best-selling creative writing textbook in the United States. It's published by Bedford/St. Martin's and Starkey will be pursuing well-known blurbers through them. We think it's likely Bedford will help us coordinate a venue/promotions for a launch next year in Boston at the time/in conjunction with AWP.