Vincent Katz is a poet, translator, critic, editor, and curator. He is the author of thirteen books of poetry, including SOUTHNESS (2016 Lunar Chandelier Press), SWIMMING HOME, (2015, Nightboat Books), Rapid Departures (2005, Ateliê Editorial), Understanding Objects (2000, Hard Press), Pearl (1998, powerHouse Books) and Cabal of Zealots (1988, Hanuman Books).