Scholars of German literature examine the work of Sebald, who with the 1988 publication of his long poem Nach der Natur metamorphosed from the university lecturer, academic researcher and critic known as Max, into one of the most influential literary voices of the time. Their topics include his childhood in the Allgäu, his crystal mountain memory as a university teacher, his photographic annotations, three conversations with him, and a catalogue of his library. Four poems to him are also presented. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)