The “cityscapes” in this project are reflections on the urban environments that we all know and how the current generation of writers relates to them. It was inevitable that the focus be on English-‐speaking writers as they form such a large part of the contemporary “alt lit” community, but I have also tried to seek out writers from similar movements abroad, such as the Mexican Red de los poetas salvajes or Argentina’s Posnoventismo. I am greatly indebted to all the writers, translators, and artists who participated in this project. Without community, literature ceases to exist. I hope the readers will enjoy the journey through this collection as much I have enjoyed compiling and editing it. Jacob Steinberg October, 2012
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