Richard Peabody

Richard Peabody
Language English
Alma mater University of Maryland;
American University
Genre Poetry
Notable works Gargoyle Magazine
Website
www.gargoylemagazine.com

Richard Peabody is an poet, editor, and publisher, based in Washington, D.C.

Life

A native of the region, he received a B.A. in English from the University of Maryland in 1973 and a M.A. in Literature from American University in 1975.[1]

Peabody is perhaps best known as one of the founding editors for Gargoyle Magazine, which he largely funded with his own modest income. He is also editor for the anthology series Mondo and runs a small press called Paycock Press. Paycock Press was originally established in 1976 to publish Gargoyle Magazine, but it also has released a number of anthologies and works by individual authors.[2]

Peabody's own fiction and poetry is often set in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding region. It is often noted for strong influences from the Beat Generation and experimental authors of the 1960s like Ken Kesey.

During his writing and publishing career, Peabody has taught fiction writing for the University of Maryland, University of Virginia, Johns Hopkins University,[3] and the Writer's Center. In addition, Peabody has taught creative writing courses and workshops at St. John's College, Writer's Center, Georgetown University, and University of Maryland.[1]

He currently resides in Arlington, Virginia with his wife and two daughters.

Selected bibliography

as Editor
as Author

Sources

  1. 1 2 Richard M. Peabody Gargoyle Magazine Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library, The George Washington University
  2. Paycock Press Official Website

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