Atticus (poet)

Atticus
Writing career
Pen nameAtticus
Websitewww.atticuspoetry.com

Atticus is the pseudonym of an anonymous Canadian poet.[1][2][3][4] He is the author of five books, including The Dark Between Stars and The Truth About Magic, both of which are New York Times Best Sellers.[5][6]

Atticus writes poetry, epigrams, and aphorisms incorporating themes of love, relationships, and adventure.[7][8][9] Atticus made the decision to remain anonymous[10] after losing a famous friend to addiction in 2017.[11][12][13] In 2018, another poet, Collin Yost, revealed his identity as former MTV star Duncan Penn.[1]

Career

Atticus began writing poetry in 2013 after being inspired by a friendship with the American actor Michael Madsen. He wrote his first poem in Paris in 2013.[14][15] Atticus chooses to remain anonymous as a symbol of spreading art with fame after losing a celebrity friend to addiction.[16] Atticus has been a long supporter of the nonprofit To Write Love On Her Arms, which supports mental health services and awareness for youth.[17]

In 2022, Atticus launched Lost Poet Wine with the American spirit company AMASS. A wine brand designed to “bring poetry and wine together”.[18][19][20]

Publications

The Dark Between Stars is a New York Times bestseller. It has been translated into fourteen languages.[21] It was nominated for Goodreads Book of the Year in 2018.

The Truth About Magic was released on September 10, 2019, and became a New York Times bestseller. It was nominated for Goodreads Book of the Year in 2019.

Love Her Wild is his debut book. It was a nationally and internationally bestselling book. It has been translated into 14 languages, including German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese, and was nominated for Goodreads Book of the Year.[22][23]

LVOE: Poems, Epigrams & Aphorisms was released on November 1, 2022. It was an Instant International and National Bestseller.[24]

SPARK: The One Sentence Journal is a short-form journal released by Atticus to promote joy and positive mental health.

The Best of Atticus Collection: In Nov 2023, Atticus released a “Best Of” collection of favorite poems.

LVOE Vol II: Poems, Epigrams & Aphorisms was released on Feb 15th, 2024. It was an Instant International and National Bestseller.[25]

Reception

In 2016, Atticus was named the #1 Poet To Follow by Teen Vogue magazine.[26] In 2022, The Times called Atticus “Byron for the Instagram generation”[27][28] and the same year, he was named "The World's Most Tattooable Poet" by Galore Magazine.[29][30][31]

References

  1. 1 2 "Instagram Poetry Is A Huckster's Paradise". HuffPost UK. 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  2. ↑ Dean, Michelle (2016-02-26). "Instagram poets society: selfie age gives new life and following into poetry". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  3. ↑ "The Guy Behind Your Favorite Instagram Poems Explains Why He's Anonymous". Teen Vogue. 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  4. ↑ "The Bellas Podcast: Stay Wild with Atticus Poetry on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  5. ↑ "Paperback Trade Fiction Books - Best Sellers - September 23, 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  6. ↑ "Anonymous Poet Atticus Has Some Seriously Enlightening Dating Advice". Bustle. 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  7. ↑ "Atticus Poetry". www.atticuspoetry.com. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  8. ↑ "Atticus Interview on His Lime Crime Valentine's Lip Collab". www.sweetyhigh.com. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  9. ↑ "What smells remind you of childhood? Hear eighteen answers". Connecticut Public. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  10. ↑ "Canadian poet Atticus on keeping his identity a secret | Watch News Videos Online". Global News. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  11. ↑ "The Bellas Podcast: Stay Wild with Atticus Poetry on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  12. ↑ France, Lisa Respers (2022-11-09). "Ryan Murphy reflects on the death of 'Glee' star Cory Monteith". CNN. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  13. ↑ "Atticus Poetry". www.atticuspoetry.com. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  14. ↑ "An unmasked meeting with Instagram poet Atticus". quillandquire.com. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  15. ↑ "Atticus Poetry". www.atticuspoetry.com. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  16. ↑ "Meet Atticus, the Instagram poet who never takes off his mask". America Magazine. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  17. ↑ Fortney, Jennifer (2022-10-02). "This Growing Social Media Startup Rises to Meet the Challenge of Mental Health Through Poetry". TrepSess Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  18. ↑ "Lost Poet Wine From Winc & Atticus Is Here To Become The Instagram Aesthetic Of Millennial Dreams". Bustle. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  19. ↑ "Lost Poet". Lost Poet. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  20. ↑ "Celebrities Who Love Drinking Wine As Much As You Do". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  21. ↑ "Paperback Trade Fiction Books - Best Sellers - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  22. ↑ "This Week's Bestsellers: July 24, 2017". PublishersWeekly.com.
  23. ↑ "Life with Atticus: Instagram's most famous poet gets deeply personal and answers your questions". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  24. ↑ Atticus (2022-03-08). LVOE. Headline. ISBN 978-1-4722-9384-8.
  25. ↑ Atticus (2022-03-08). LVOE. Headline. ISBN 978-1-4722-9384-8.
  26. ↑ "10 Poets You Should Follow on Instagram Right Now". Teen Vogue. 2 April 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  27. ↑ Rogers, Hannah. "Meet the poet Atticus — he's Byron for the Instagram generation". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  28. ↑ Scoop, Ron Rocky Coloma | The (29 May 2019). "Atticus offers courage to Gen Z". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  29. ↑ "Recalibrating human connection: In conversation with Atticus". PETRIe. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  30. ↑ "About Atticus". www.atticuspoetry.com. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  31. ↑ "The Bellas Podcast: Stay Wild with Atticus Poetry on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
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