(born 1955, São Paulo) is one of Brazil's leading voices in poetry. He is the author of several poetry collections, among them Sky-Eclipse: Selected Poems (translated by Michael Palmer, Guy Bennett, Robert Creeley, and others; Green Integer Press, Los Angeles, 1999); Butterfly Bones (São Paulo, 1996); Outros Poemas (São Paulo, 1993); 33 Poems (São Paulo, 1990). He made his literary debut in 1975 with Bicho Papel (Paper Creature). With Michael Palmer and Nelson Ascher, he edited the anthology Nothing the Sun Could Not Explain : 20 Contemporary Brazilian Poets (Sun & Moon Press, 1997), and has published numerous essays, reviews, and translations. The surprising richness and innovative qualities of his work have been praised by such critics as Marjorie Perloff and Max Winter. He is currently collaborating with Michael Palmer on translating a poetry anthology. Mr. Bonvicino is a judge in São Paulo. He will join the International Writing Program in the middle of October. His participation in the program is supported by the Vitae Foundation of Brazil.