Bringhurst, Robert: - Robert Bringhurst trained initially in the sciences at MIT but has made his career in the humanities. He is known for his translations from Haida and other Indigenous languages and his studies of cultural history. He is also an Officer of the Order of Canada and a former Guggenheim Fellow in poetry. Two Canadian universities have awarded him honorary doctorates. He lives on Quadra Island, BC.

Zwicky, Jan: - Jan Zwicky has published nine previous collections of poetry, including Songs for Relinquishing the Earth and Forge. She has also published fiction, a short collection of translations, and a number of works of philosophy, including Alkibiades' Love, Lyric Philosophy, and Wisdom & Metaphor. Her honours include the Governor General's Award and the Dorothy Livesay Prize.