how many poems to make a book

[Dmitri]

Hello. Thinking about the Touchstone Book awards, can someone tell me how many poems/haiku are necessary to call a publication a book? I have seen collections of around 50 called a chapbook, and
others with less than that called a full length book. Confusing. Anyone know? Thanks.

[AlanSummers]

Dear Dmitri,

Hello. Thinking about the Touchstone Book awards, can someone tell me how many poems/haiku are necessary to call a publication a book? I have seen collections of around 50 called a chapbook, and
others with less than that called a full length book. Confusing. Anyone know? Thanks.

Bruce H. Feingold
Chair, Touchstone Awards
Coordinator, Touchstone Distinguished Books Award
https://thehaikufoundation.org/touchstone-book-awards/

What Books Are Eligible?

Any English-language book or other book-length production that is of or about haiku (and related forms) — print or electronic — is eligible for an award. The Distinguished Books Award is open to books published during the current calendar year. Anyone may nominate a book for the Awards. Books by the Book Awards coordinator and panelists are not eligible.

If you have a question about a book's eligibility, use our Contact page to send us an email.
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You could address your query to Bruce H. Feingold.

He is friendly and approachable via email.

You have plenty of time to bring out a chapbook/pamphlet (30-50+ haiku) or a collection (70-100 haiku).

Good luck!

Editing correct reason: adding more information.