A compelling anthology of poetry, translations, and composition notes by the author of <IT>The Book of Illusions<RO> features selections from <IT>Spokes<RO>, <IT>Wall Writing<RO>, <IT>Disappearances<RO>, <IT>Effigies<RO>, <IT>White Spaces<RO>, and other works, along with biographical details and the author's own thoughts on his writing.