1913 Prize results!

We are delighted to announce that Rae Armantrout has selected  

“O, Human Microphone” by Scott McFarland 

for publication by 1913 Press as winner of 2012’s 1913 Prize for 1st Books!

There were so many wild, wonderful, and truly exquisite submissions, and we thank everyone who entered.

We’d especially like to honor the following 12 finalists, whose first books are exciting news of what’s afoot:

Finalists:

Eric Amling

Junior Clemens

Dennis Etzel Jr.

Leora Fridman

Leif Haven

Lauren Ireland

Drew Krewer

Ji Yoon Lee

Stephanie Luczajko

Athena Nilssen

Andrew Terhune

Elizabeth Clark Wessel

The editors would also like to recognize the following truly wonderful semifinalists whose stunning work stood out in the mix:

Semifinalists:

Stephanie Anderson

Elaine Bleakney

Raymond Johnde Borja

Wendy Burk

Loretta Clodfelter

Thomas Cook

Jeanine Deibel

Jane Gregory

Christine Herzer

Jen Hyde

Steven Karl

Paula Koneazny

M. Mack

Stephen Mead

Juan Daniel Millan

Alexandra Nichols

Frances Justine Post

Afton Wilky

We wish all those who entered the best of luck, and we look forward to reading you in the years to come.

Very best,

1913