Title: WRITERS INTRODUCE WRITERS
Edited by E.Daniel Richie and F.B.Claire
Publisher: The Groundwater Press and Edgecorp, Hudson, New York

Writing is a covenant between the writer and the word. Thus the writer by the very nature of the work exists in isolation. Here form and vision complement each other and result in literature. The craftsman, being alone, often reaches out to others in the same situation in order to form a community of writers. The writer turns to this community for both emotional and professional support. Writers Introduce Writers provides the opportunity for known authors to give that support to writers whose work they admire.

The idea of the writers helping other writers can be viewed in a historical context, and authors have often lent their support to promising individuals. From Paul Verlaine taking Arthur Rimbaud individuals. From Paul Verlaine taking Arthur Rimbaud under his wing to Gertrude Stein's support of the young Ernest Hemingway, established authors have influenced others, creating a contnuum of literature. Likewise, the well-known relationship of Samuel Beckett and James Joyce provided authors. This symbiosis continues up to the present day. For example, through the efforts of Philip Roth, Alan Lelchuk has made a name for himself. Even more recently, Susan Sontag has been instrumental in the publication of ductions for this anthology, the established authors are in support of the new work they believe in.

E. Daniel Richie
F.B.Claire
Editors
New York City, 1980