Synopses & Reviews
Anthology of poems about drinking, bars, and drinkers.
Synopsis
Poetry and drinking have gone together for as long as they have both existed. In Their Cups is a collection of drinking poems that features works ranging from classics by literary greats to new works by up-and-coming poets. A master mixologist, poet, and raconteur, A.J. Rathbun is the ideal curator of such a collection, which is broken down into three sections: Bars, Drinkers, and Drinks. Each section features a series of poems, along with a toast or two.
About the Author
A. J. Rathbun is a freelance food and entertaining writer and the author of Champagne Cocktails, Wine Cocktails, Dark Spirits, Luscious Liqueurs, Party Drinks!, and the International Association of Culinary Professionals Award-winning Good Spirits. Rathbun earned his MFA in creative writing from Western Michigan University, and has worked variously as a buyer for Amazon.com, an usher at the Art Institute of Chicago, a rock band roadie, an envelope stuffer, a marketing assistant, the director of the Poetry After Hours program at the Seattle Art Museum, an online editor, a waiter, and of course, a bartender. In addition to his cookbooks, Rathbun is the editor of In Their Cups and the author of Want, two poetry collections. Rathbun has been a guest, talking about drinks, food, entertaining, and kitchen products, on numerous radio shows, including Martha Stewart's Everyday Food satellite radio program and USA Radio, has done interviews with a variety of publications, including the Seattle Times, the Milwaukee