Ander Monson's "Solipsism" (Volume 27.2) was selected for The Best American Essays 2008.

Congrats to Anis Shivani, whose short story. "Dubai" (Volume 26.2) was shortlisted in Pushcart Prize XXXII.

Ned Stuckey-French's "South Side" (Volume 26.2) and Vivian Wagner's "Under the Gun" (Volume 26.1) were both shortlisted in Best American Essays 2007.

The Pinch covers, designed by Gary Golightly, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at The University of Memphis, have received Awards of Excellence from The University & College Designers Association.

Dinty Moore's new memoir, Between Panic & Desire, includes "Number Nine," which first appeared in The Pinch (Volume 27.2).

Release Party

Click here to see highlights from our party celebrating the release of the Spring 08 (Volume 28.1) issue of
The Pinch.

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River City  has become The Pinch. In the early days of Memphis, the Pinch District was the residential area for Irish immigrants and Jewish merchants. The district was referred to as "Pinchgut" after the malnourished appearance of the Irish railroad workers. For much of the twentieth century the Pinch District was rundown and neglected. Recently, with the revitalization of downtown Memphis, the Pinch District has become an historic landmark and cultural hub. The name The Pinch  references our city's very first community, and it reflects the heart of our city's history and the soul of our creative approach. It commemorates our commitment to publish diverse voices that speak from the periphery as well as the center of contemporary written and artistic expression. The Pinch  is generously supported by a grant from the Hohenberg Foundation.