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Publisher Michael Wiegers and Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 International shortlist nominee Derek Mahon
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6761.jpg It's a Griffin tradition - the shortlisted poets, publishers, trustees, friends and family gather before the readings to relax and celebrate. 2009 International shortlist nominee Derek Mahon of Ireland (right) enjoys chatting with Michael Wiegers of Copper Canyon Press (left) before the readings.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 International shortlist nominee Derek Mahon
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6764.jpg Derek Mahon takes a moment to ponder the poetry selections he is going to present.
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Griffin trustee Margaret Atwood
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6770.jpg Griffin trustee Margaret Atwood finds it an easy ?adjustment? to go from podium to audience for this special evening.
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Carolyn Forché and Lifetime Recognition award recipient Hans Magnus Enzensberger
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6780.jpg Griffin trustee Carolyn Forché welcomes Lifetime Recognition award recipient Hans Magnus Enzensberger and his family.
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Margaret Atwood, Carolyn Forché and Hans Magnus Enzensberger
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6784.jpg Margaret Atwood, Carolyn Forché and Hans Magnus Enzensberger are delighted to renew their acquaintances.
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2009 Canadian shortlist nominee Jeramy Dodds and Brecken Hancock
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6789.jpg 2009 Canadian shortlist nominee Jeramy Dodds and Brecken Hancock are thrilled to be part of the festivities.
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Brecken Hancock, Jeramy Dodds, Theresa Moritz and 2009 Canadian shortlist nominee A.F. Moritz
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6806.jpg Brecken Hancock, Jeramy Dodds, Theresa Moritz and A.F. Moritz bask in the fine literary glow of the pre-readings gathering.
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Actor R.H. Thomson, reading for 2009 International shortlist nominee Dean Young
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6809.jpg R.H. Thomson does a quick final scan of the poems he will be reading on behalf of 2009 International shortlist nominee Dean Young.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 judges Michael Redhill and Saskia Hamilton with Derek Mahon
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6813.jpg 2009 judges Michael Redhill and Saskia Hamilton wish Derek Mahon well with his upcoming reading.
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Griffin trustee Robin Robertson, Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 judge Dennis O'Driscoll and Griffin trustee Margaret Atwood
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6821.jpg Griffin trustee Robin Robertson (center) introduces 2009 judge Dennis O'Driscoll to Margaret Atwood.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 judges Saskia Hamilton, Michael Redhill and Dennis O'Driscoll
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6822.jpg 485 books later, 2009 judges Saskia Hamilton, Michael Redhill and Dennis O'Driscoll get to both celebrate and take a break.
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Krystyne Griffin, 2009 International shortlist nominee C.D. Wright and Forrest Gander
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6824.jpg Krystyne Griffin warmly greets 2009 International shortlist nominee C.D. Wright and Forrest Gander.
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Griffin trustees Robert Hass, Scott Griffin and Robin Robertson, and keynote speaker James Wood
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6829.jpg Griffin trustee Robert Hass and Scott Griffin share laughs with Griffin trustee Robin Robertson and Awards evening keynote speaker James Wood.
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James Wood, Robert Hass and Scott Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6830.jpg James Wood previews a sample of his witty keynote address for the awards evening with a rapt Robert Hass and Scott Griffin.
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C.D. Wright, Carolyn Forché and Margaret Atwood
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6846.jpg Carolyn Forché and Margaret Atwood welcome C.D. Wright and her return to the International Griffin Poetry Prize shortlist, where she last appeared in 2003.
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June Dickenson, Elana Rabinovitch and Ruth Smith
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6870.jpg Thanks to the incomparable team of June Dickenson (publicity), Elana Rabinovitch (public relations) and Ruth Smith (Griffin Trust manager), everything runs so smoothly it's ... well, poetry in motion.
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Krystyne Griffin and Margaret Atwood
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6878.jpg Krystyne Griffin and Margaret Atwood relish another wonderful Griffin Poetry Prize gathering.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 judge Michael Redhill with 2009 Canadian shortlist nominees Jeramy Dodds, Kevin Connolly and A.F. Moritz
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6881.jpg Michael Redhill (right) guides the Canadian shortlist of (left to right) Jeramy Dodds, Kevin Connolly and A.F. Moritz past the Royal Ontario Museum to the readings venue, the MacMillan Theatre.
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Scott Griffin and the members of the Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 shortlist
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6885.jpg Scott Griffin pauses on Philosopher's Walk with the shortlisted poets (left to right) Derek Mahon, A.F. Moritz, Jeramy Dodds, Kevin Connolly and C.D. Wright.
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Jess Atwood Gibson, Ros Porter and Margaret Atwood
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6894.jpg Jess Atwood Gibson and Ros Porter stroll to the MacMillan Theatre with Margaret Atwood.
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Griffin Poetry Prize readings in the Macmillan Theatre
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6897.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize Readings audiences are always captivated by the striking banners paying tribute to the nominated poets and their works.
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The Griffin family
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6903.jpg The Griffin family are always out in force to lend their support, particularly the indefatigable Kitty and Tony Griffin.
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Tony Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6908.jpg Tony Griffin closely scrutinizes the Griffin poetry anthology.
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Scott Griffin welcomes the Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 readings audience
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6918.jpg Scott Griffin warmly welcomes the audience to another entertaining and edifying evening of Griffin Poetry Prize Readings.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 judge Saskia Hamilton
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6923.jpg US author and editor Saskia Hamilton pays tribute to the nominated work of the late poet Mick Imlah.
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Actor/playwright Guillermo Verdecchia reads the work of Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 International shortlisted poet Mick Imlah
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6926.jpg Actor/playwright Guillermo Verdecchia brings a charming and sensitive voice to the work of the late Scottish poet Mick Imlah.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 judge Dennis O'Driscoll
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6929.jpg Dennis O'Driscoll prepares the audience for a reading by fellow Irish poet Derek Mahon.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 International shortlisted poet Derek Mahon
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6940.jpg Derek Mahon intersperses his poetry reading with lively tales and observations.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 judge Michael Redhill
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6943.jpg Canadian poet, novelist and playwright Michael Redhill enthusiastically introduces US poet C.D. Wright.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 International shortlisted poet C.D. Wright
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6947.jpg C.D. Wright brings selections from Rising, Falling, Hovering to life.
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Actor R.H. Thomson reads the work of Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 International shortlisted poet Dean Young
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6964.jpg Actor R.H. Thomson delivers most memorably the inventive work of US poet Dean Young, who was unable to attend.
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Lifetime Recognition award recipient Hans Magnus Enzensberger
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6976.jpg German poet Hans Magnus Enzensberger beams as he receives the Lifetime Recognition award from Scott Griffin.
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Griffin trustee Carolyn Forché
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6987.jpg Carolyn Forché pays moving tribute to Hans Magnus Enzensberger.
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Lifetime Recognition award recipient Hans Magnus Enzensberger
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/6997.jpg Lifetime Recognition award recipient Hans Magnus Enzensberger
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 Canadian shortlisted poet Kevin Connolly
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7007.jpg Kevin Connolly gives a heartwarming reading of selections from Revolver as well as other works ... good luck chicken-emblazoned napkin at his side.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 Canadian shortlisted poet A.F. Moritz
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7019.jpg A.F. Moritz mesmerizes with selections from The Sentinel.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 Canadian shortlisted poet Jeramy Dodds
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7035.jpg Jeramy Dodds' Glenn Gould-inspired rhythms put the audience in a swoon.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 shortlisted poets, judges and readers
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7040.jpg Leather-bound keepsake volumes of their works in hand, the Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 shortlisted poets celebrate with the judges and readers another unforgettable evening of poetry readings.
Left to right (front row): Derek Mahon, A.F. Moritz, Jeramy Dodds, C.D. Wright, Michael Redhill
Left to right (back row): R.H. Thomson, Saskia Hamilton, Guillermo Verdecchia, Kevin Connolly, Scott Griffin, Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Dennis O'Driscoll
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The 2009 shortlisted poets meet their appreciative fans
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7056.jpg Kevin Connolly and the other 2009 shortlisted poets take time after the readings to meet poetry fans and sign books.
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The 2009 shortlisted poets meet their appreciative fans
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7057.jpg The 2009 shortlisted poets take time after the readings to meet poetry fans and sign books.
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Poetry book table
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7059.jpg It's always wonderful to see the poetry book table doing a roaring trade.
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Griffin trustee Michael Ondaatje
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7072.jpg Griffin trustee Michael Ondaatje gets ready to heartily toast the poets and readers.
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Hans Magnus Enzensberger and Dennis O'Driscoll
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7079.jpg Hans Magnus Enzensberger has an animated post-readings chat with Dennis O'Driscoll
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C.D. Wright
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7083.jpg C.D. Wright relaxes and accepts congratulations on a reading well done.
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Ruth Smith, Leslie Greentree and Blaine Newton
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7098.jpg Ruth Smith, 2004 Canadian shortlisted poet Leslie Greentree and Blaine Newton merrily clink glasses to the extended family of Griffin-nominated poets.
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Dennis O'Driscoll, Robin Robertson and Noah Richler
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7101.jpg Dennis O'Driscoll, Robin Robertson and Noah Richler possibly ponder poetic post-reading mayhem.
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Joseph Bednarik, Copper Canyon Press
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7106.jpg Joseph Bednarik of Copper Canyon Press and another poetry-loving guest are still a-tingle from all the amazing and memorable readings.
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Krystyne Griffin, Florence Richler and Anne McCall
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7108.jpg Krystyne Griffin thanks Florence Richler (left) and Anne McCall (right) for joining the post-readings celebration.
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James Wood and Jess Atwood Gibson
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7110.jpg Awards evening keynote speaker James Wood and Jess Atwood Gibson discuss their favourite readings and selections from the evening.
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Griffin awards evening at The Stone Distillery at The Distillery Historic District
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7114.jpg The Griffin Poetry Prize awards venue is always sheer poetry itself - this year, it took on vibrant Mexican-themed hues.
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Griffin Poetry Prize awards venue decor
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7117.jpg Vibrant Griffin Poetry Prize awards venue decor
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Griffin Poetry Prize awards venue decor
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7118.jpg More vivid Griffin Poetry Prize awards venue decor
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Griffin Poetry Prize awards venue trappings
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7121.jpg Yet more lovely Griffin Poetry Prize awards venue trappings, awaiting the arrival of the guests ...
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Griffin Poetry Prize awards venue decor
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7124.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize awards venue decor
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Scott and Krystyne Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7130.jpg Everyone's amazing Griffin awards evening starts with a warm and gracious greeting from Scott and Krystyne Griffin.
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Sinclair Russell
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7137.jpg Designer Sinclair Russell is always as vivid as the venues he adorns.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 judge Saskia Hamilton
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7145.jpg 2009 Griffin Poetry Prize judge Saskia Hamilton arrives ready to celebrate, her judging tasks completed.
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Jess Atwood Gibson, Margaret Atwood and Ros Porter
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7157.jpg Jess Atwood Gibson, Margaret Atwood and Ros Porter pause before heading eagerly into the party.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 Canadian shortlisted poet Jeramy Dodds
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7159.jpg 2009 Canadian Griffin Poetry Prize nominee Jeramy Dodds arrives, grinning expectantly.
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Jeramy Dodds, Brecken Hancock and Michael Redhill
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7163.jpg Jeramy Dodds and Brecken Hancock are greeted by 2009 judge Michael Redhill, from whom they will receive no answers.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 International shortlisted poet Derek Mahon, Griffin trustee Carolyn Forché and Lifetime Recognition award recipient Hans Magnus Enzensberger
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7166.jpg 2009 International Griffin Poetry Prize nominee Derek Mahon and Griffin trustee Carolyn Forché welcome Lifetime Recognition award recipient Hans Magnus Enzensberger and his family to the festivities.
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Krystyne Griffin and Derek Mahon
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7169.jpg Krystyne Griffin congratulates Derek Mahon on his wonderful nominated work, Life on Earth.
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Krystyne Griffin and Hans Magnus Enzensberger
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7171.jpg Krystyne Griffin shares Hans Magnus Enzensberger's delight at the setting for the wonderful evening ahead.
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Krystyne Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7175.jpg Viva Krystyne! - always capturing exquisitely the mood and tone of every Griffin event.
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Festive servers
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7179.jpg The attentive servers reflect the festive theme, too.
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Author Austin Clarke
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7186.jpg Award-winning author Austin Clarke savours the poetic atmosphere and the Mexican-themed refreshments.
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Booksellers Ben McNally and Lynn Thomson
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7187.jpg Booksellers Ben McNally and Lynn Thomson are long-time and avid Griffin Poetry Prize supporters.
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Krystyne Griffin, Sophie McCall and David Chariandy
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7193.jpg Krystyne Griffin delightedly greets writers Sophie McCall and David Chariandy.
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Authors Austin Clarke and David Chariandy
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7199.jpg Authors Austin Clarke and David Chariandy appreciate that the Griffin awards event is a gathering for all artists to celebrate.
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Paul Dempsey, Joy von Tiedemann and Krystyne Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7203.jpg Paul Dempsey and photographer Joy von Tiedemann commend Krystyne on another poetically choreographed Griffin occasion.
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David Young, Margaret Atwood, Ben McNally and Lynn Thomson
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7205.jpg Griffin trustees David Young and Margaret Atwood catch up with Ben McNally and Lynn Thomson.
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Tessa Griffin and Peter LaMantia
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7219.jpg Tessa Griffin and Peter LaMantia positively glow in the warm party atmosphere.
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Scott and Krystyne Griffin, Leon Rooke, Patrick Crean and Susan Swan
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7221.jpg Krystyne and Scott Griffin welcome long-time friends writer Leon Rooke, publisher Patrick Crean and writer Susan Swan.
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Lynn Thomson, Ben McNally, Michael Wiegers, Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 International shortlisted poet C.D. Wright
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7235.jpg Lynn Thomson and Ben McNally introduce themselves to Michael Wiegers of Copper Canyon Press and 2009 International Griffin Poetry Prize nominee C.D. Wright.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 Canadian shortlisted poet Kevin Connolly, Vit Wagner and Gil Adamson
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7249.jpg 2009 Canadian Griffin Poetry Prize nominee Kevin Connolly relaxes with Toronto Star publishing reporter Vit Wagner and partner and fellow writer Gil Adamson.
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Poetry celebrants
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7252.jpg Rupert Field-Marsham, Sophie McCall, Sandy Stevenson, Alastair Griffin and other party-goers all have different ideas as to whose names will be announced as the Griffin Poetry Prize winners.
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Royal Ontario Museum head William Thorsell, CBC Radio broadcaster Michael Enright and Book City owners Fran and Gini Donker
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7254.jpg Royal Ontario Museum head William Thorsell, CBC Radio broadcaster Michael Enright and Book City owners Fran and Gini Donker trade snippets of their favourite Griffin shortlisted works.
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Sarah MacLachlan and Lynn Henry of House of Anansi Press, Leslie Lester of Soulpepper
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7256.jpg Sarah MacLachlan (left) and Lynn Henry (right) of House of Anansi Press chat with Leslie Lester of Soulpepper.
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Michael Holmes and Amy Logan Holmes
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7258.jpg Michael Holmes and Amy Logan Holmes enjoy the festivities swirling around them.
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Scott Griffin, Louise Dennys and Ric Young
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7260.jpg Scott Griffin welcomes publisher Louise Dennys and social marketing expert Ric Young.
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Erika de Vasconcelos and Nino Ricci
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7271.jpg Writers Erika de Vasconcelos and Nino Ricci enjoy all aspects of the Griffin celebrations, but most look forward to the dancing.
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Jian Ghomeshi
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7277.jpg CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi and his friend marvel at how lively a poetry gathering can be.
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Jack Rabinovitch and Judy Clarke
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7283.jpg Giller Prize founder Jack Rabinovitch, Judy Clarke and a fellow celebrant raise a toast to the Griffin Poetry Prize.
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Krystyne Griffin and Michael Winter
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7291.jpg Krystyne Griffin welcomes writer Michael Winter.
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Scott and Krystyne Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7297.jpg Scott and Krystyne Griffin happily survey the culmination of another exciting and successful award season.
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Colourful crowd, colourful setting
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7299.jpg The colourful crowd in its equally colourful setting assembled expectantly.
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Michael Winter, Christine Pountney and Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 Canadian shortlisted poet A.F. Moritz
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7301.jpg Writers Michael Winter and Christine Pountney and another guest offer congratulations to 2009 Canadian Griffin Poetry Prize nominee A.F. Moritz (second from left).
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Albert Schultz and Leslie Lester
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7304.jpg Soulpepper colleagues Albert Schultz and Leslie Lester can empathize with the jitters the shortlisted poets must be feeling.
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Ben McNally, Geoffrey Taylor and Christopher Dewdney
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7307.jpg Ben McNally, IFOA Festival Director Geoffrey Taylor and writer, poet and professor Christopher Dewdney take it all in.
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Ken Babstock and Jeramy Dodds
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7317.jpg Ken Babstock, shortlisted for the Canadian Griffin Poetry Prize in 2007, offers Jeramy Dodds some sage words of advice on enjoying the evening to the fullest.
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Lynn Henry, Laura Repas, Anna Luengo and Claudia Dey
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7323.jpg Lynn Henry, Laura Repas, Anna Luengo and Claudia Dey toast the incredible work of the 2009 Griffin Poetry Prize judges.
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Michael Redhill, Sandra Martin and Austin Clarke
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7331.jpg Michael Redhill, journalist Sandra Martin and Austin Clarke have an animated discussion.
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Lifetime Recognition award recipient Hans Magnus Enzensberger
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7372.jpg Hans Magnus Enzensberger thanks the Griffin Trust for his Lifetime Recognition distinction with selections from his extensive body of work.
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Keynote speaker James Wood
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7388.jpg Literary critic and novelist James Wood delights the crowd with his application for the position of the Oxford Professorship of Poetry.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 judge Michael Redhill
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7421.jpg Judge Michael Redhill approaches the podium, the bearer of good tidings.
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C.D. Wright
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7476.jpg C.D. Wright listens, almost disbelievingly ...
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Scott Griffin and Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 International winner C.D. Wright
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7430.jpg Scott Griffin guides a flabbergasted C.D. Wright to the podium.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 International winner C.D. Wright
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7437.jpg Wright pauses as the good news sinks in ...
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 International winner C.D. Wright
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7440.jpg C.D. Wright accepts the 2009 International Griffin Poetry Prize with a heartfelt speech.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 judges Saskia Hamilton and Dennis O'Driscoll
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7455.jpg Saskia Hamilton and Dennis O'Driscoll take to the podium next, bearing more good tidings.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 judge Saskia Hamilton
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7461.jpg Saskia Hamilton excitedly makes the announcement ...
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 Canadian winner A.F. Moritz
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7474.jpg A.F. Moritz offers his sincere thanks for the 2009 Canadian Griffin Poetry Prize.
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Presenting the winners: Scott Griffin with A.F. Moritz and C.D. Wright
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7484.jpg Scott Griffin proudly presents the 2009 Griffin Poetry Prize winners, A.F. Moritz and C.D. Wright.
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LMT Connection
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7508.jpg Funk ensemble LMT Connection gets all the poetry lovers out on the dance floor, led by Scott Griffin.
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LMT Connection
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7510.jpg Funk ensemble LMT Connection gets all the poetry lovers out on the dance floor, led by Scott Griffin.
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Ginny Griffin and John Craig
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7524.jpg Ginny Griffin and John Craig poetically trip the light fantastic.
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Ruth Smith and Rick Rowe
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/7530.jpg Griffin Trust manager Ruth Smith and Rick Rowe of Daniel et Daniel can finally kick up their heels after orchestrating another successful Griffin event.
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Happy poetry celebrants
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2893.jpg Happy poetry celebrants have plenty of congratulations to go around for everyone.
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More happy poetry celebrants
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2894.jpg More happy poetry celebrants have plenty of congratulations to go around for everyone.
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Tim and Nalini Stewart, Geoffrey Taylor
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2896.jpg Tim and Nalini Stewart compare notes with Geoffrey Taylor.
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Griffin trustees Robin Robertson and Michael Ondaatje
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2901.jpg Griffin trustees Robin Robertson and Michael Ondaatje are pleased that the Griffin Poetry Prize still keeps getting better and better every year.
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More happy guests
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2916.jpg ... start randomly singing and reciting verse.
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Christopher Dewdney
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2933.jpg Christopher Dewdney cannot contain his delight at the Griffin Poetry Prize news.
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Linda Spalding, Ellen Seligman and Jim Polk
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2939.jpg Linda Spalding and publishers Ellen Seligman and Jim Polk sway poetically on the edge of the dance floor.
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Scott Griffin and Sandra Martin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2948.jpg Scott Griffin shows off his legendary dance floor form with Sandra Martin.
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Coach House Books founder Stan Bevington
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2955.jpg Coach House Books founder Stan Bevington (right) shares a chuckle with another reveler.
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Ashley Madden, Daniel Smith, Leslie Greentree and Blaine Newton
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2957.jpg Ashley Madden, Daniel Smith, Leslie Greentree and Blaine Newton wind down after a lively evening.
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Scott Griffin and Margaret Atwood
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2958.jpg Scott Griffin and Margaret Atwood don't think they can dance ... they know they can dance!
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Dionne Brand and Michael Ondaatje
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2975.jpg Dionne Brand and Michael Ondaatje also don't think they can dance ... they know they can dance!
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Ralph Walker, Leslie Greentree and Blaine Newton
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2989.jpg Ralph Walker, Leslie Greentree and Blaine Newton bask in the glow of the mighty Poetry icon.
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Leon Rooke and Linda Spalding
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2992.jpg Leon Rooke and Linda Spalding intend to dance until they drop.
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Hans Magnus Enzensberger and Krystyne Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2995.jpg Hans Magnus Enzensberger and Krystyne Griffin establish an oasis of waltz in the midst of the dance floor mayhem.
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Joseph Bednarik and Christopher Doda
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/3000.jpg Publisher Joseph Bednarik and writer Christopher Doda agree that it was very fine evening indeed.
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Jeramy Dodds and Kevin Connolly
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/3012.jpg Jeramy Dodds and Kevin Connolly plot their return to future Griffin Poetry Prize shortlists.
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Scott and Tessa Griffin and Michael Ondaatje
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/3019.jpg Scott and Tessa Griffin and Michael Ondaatje bring down the curtain on another brilliant Griffin Poetry Prize celebration.
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