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Cold Mountain Review celebrates 35th anniversary |
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Tuesday, 23 October 2007 |
by JAMISON DORAN
News Editor
The Cold Mountain Review, a literary review produced by the English department, will celebrate its 35th anniversary Saturday.
The Broyhill Inn and Conference Center will host a celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to unveil the special anniversary issue.
“This will be a great way to have an event where Appalachian is celebrating something that is distinctly
Appalachian,” English professor Joseph R. Bathanti said.
Bathanti guest-edited the anniversary edition of the review.
“This edition will be a double issue that will have 35 years of the best poetry from past publications of
the review,” he said.
The evening will have live music, food and a cash bar. There will also be a display of many of the
Southeast’s most prestigious literary magazines.
Debbie McGill, literature director for the N.C. Arts Council, will also make remarks at the event.
Artwork created by art professor Scott Ludwig for the special issue will be unveiled at the event, as
well.
Betty M. Conway is the managing editor of the Cold Mountain Review and an English lecturer. She
believes the event will be a great testament to the achievements of the publication.
“[The Cold Mountain Review] has published some of the best authors in the country,” she said.
 Appalachian State English department's Cold Mountain Review celebrates its 35th anniversary this weekend.
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R.T. Smith and other graduate students in the English department at Appalachian founded the Cold
Mountain Review in 1972.
The publication publishes poetry and also conducts reviews of new books of poetry ranging from small
independent presses to large university and trade presses.
Smith provides the introduction to the anniversary issue and currently serves as the editor of
Shenandoah: The Washington and Lee University Review.
“The Cold Mountain Review is completely non-profit and relies on donations, grants and subscriptions,”
Conway said.
In order to remain viable and to continue bringing quality contemporary writing to readers, the Cold
Mountain Review holds fundraisers to help with expenses.
“We have a lot of support from the university, but it still isn’t always enough and we have encountered
some financial troubles,” Bathanti said.
Both Bathanti and Conway encourage the public to attend the anniversary celebration.
“It’s a wonderful milestone for the Cold Mountain Review and we would love to have a strong showing
of support at the anniversary,” Conway said.
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