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We are thrilled to announce that "Beforelight", the debut poetry collection by Matthew Gellman, has received a glowing review from Publisher’s Weekly. This remarkable collection, published by BOA Editions, captures the essence of heartbreak, transformation, and the subtle illumination of life’s poignant moments. In "Beforelight", Gellman masterfully weaves together the lives of family members and intimate relationships, portraying a spectrum of emotions through vivid metaphors and striking imagery. The collection features significant figures such as his mother, father, younger brother, and an imagined sister, alongside childhood friends and intimate partners. The poem "Tyler" poignantly depicts the vulnerability of tough boys...