EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 27 MIN
The early days of MPT – Richard Hollis speaks to J.S. Tennant
from Modern Poetry in Translation · host Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine
In this special edition, celebrating the magazine's 60th anniversary, we returned to its earliest days with one of the founding members, the graphic designer of Richard Hollis. Richard Hollis designed the very first issue of MPT, working closely with editors Ted Hughes and Daniel Weissbort, and he remained with the magazine as design of a four decades from the broad sheet format, the first issue through to the paperback designs of the 1990s and early two thousands. Joining Richard in conversation about the magazine's history is writer, translator and MPT trustee JS Tennant co-author with Hollis of Cuba, 62.
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
The early days of MPT – Richard Hollis speaks to J.S. Tennant
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.