Raymond Carver's What We Talk about When We Talk about Love

"In his entry in Ig's Bookmarked series, award-winning author Brian Evenson offers his unique and personal take on this classic Carver collection. In addition to discussing his longstanding appreciation for Caver's work, Evenson also delves into his relationship with Gordon Lish, Caver's famous editor, who also edited Evenson's debut story collections. Evenson uses this relationship as a springboard to contemplate not only the role of Lish on Caver's writing, but the importance and power of the editor on the authorial process..."--Back cover.