His recent book of aphorisms (Vectors: Aphorisms & Ten-Second Essays) has done very well, charming readers with his wit, profundity, and easy accessibility. He's a great self-promoter, giving numerous readings and lectures.
James Richardson was born in 1950, and was educated at Princeton. He is the author of six books of poetry and two critical studies. He is a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist and winner of an Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He is currently Professor of English and Creative Writing at Princeton University.