Addonizio, Kim, and Dorianne Laux, The Poet’s Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry, W. W. Norton, 1997.

Praised as one of the best books about creating poetry, teacher Addonizio and poet Laux help students understand and prepare for the process of writing poetry.

Henry, Brian, and Andrew Zawacki, eds., The Verse Book of Interviews: 27 Poets on Language, Craft, and Culture, Wave Books, 2005.

The editors present interviews with some of the world’s emerging contemporary poets. The book covers poets from all of the world, including those from Australia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, and Kashmir, as well as a strong representation of U.S. poets who are known for their experimental writings.

Schwartz, Gary, The Rembrandt Book, Harry N. Abrams, 2006.

Schwartz, one of the leading authorities on Rembrandt, provides a look into the life and work of the Dutch master. Over...