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		| Billy Collins, the US Poet Laureate 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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	            |  Billy Collins:
 Can you believe it? He's the Poet Laureate. There must be some 
                  sanity in this world. But that's not all: best-selling books. 
                  An underground CD. Featured on NPR's Prairie Home Companion 
                  and Fresh Air. Spotted speaking to Congress and seen on the 
                  front page of the Sunday New York Times. Gee willikers. What 
                  will he do next? Chances are you might find him somewhere near 
                  you. Check your local sources for more information. And in the 
                  meantime, learn more about our favorite poet.
 |  Big Snap online exclusive:
 Read and listen to selected poems from THE BEST CIGARETTE (CD Audiobook). Also, complete text for all poems heard on Prairie Home Companion. Get your poem fix here!
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	            |  What's the latest?
 What's up with Billy? WEll, he's been recently named the official 
                  US Poet Laureate, after being named the April 2000 featured 
                  poet in Poetry Magazine.Psst. Here's a little secret. You can 
                  book Billy for your event. Get in contact with the Stephen Barclay 
                  Agency for more information.
 |  Books and recordings:
 One's on the way. One's a best seller. Two are re-released gems. 
                  Some are out of print. Some you can buy on the spot. All are 
                  worth a look. Covers and poem lists here. We suggest supporting 
                  your local independent bookstore, but you can also support this 
                  website by buying them here. See below for how to buy.
 
 Our Favorites:
 Picnic, Lightning (paperback)
 The Best Cigarette (CD audiobook)
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	|    |  Billy 
                  Collins' books and recordings can be purchased (or special ordered) 
                  through your local bigtime or independent bookstore, or through 
                  Amazon.com.
 
 Here's how:
 
 1) Browse our BOOKS+ section to find the book you want.
 2) Click the BUY button to go to that book's page at Amazon.com.
 
 
 
 Thank you:
 Billy Collins, poetry
 Eric Antonow, cd
 Linda Gardner, Big Snap
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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