Sonosyntactics introduces the reader to Paul Dutton's poetry, ranging from lyrics, prose poems, and visual work to performance texts and scores. Sonosyntactics gathers a representative selection of his most significant and characteristic poetry together with a selection of uncollected new work.

For over four decades, writer and musician Paul Dutton has steadfastly maintained his commitment to the integrated expression of the literary, the sonic, and the visual. He has issued seven books (poetry, fiction) and five recordings, plus eleven print and audio collaborations (The Four Horsemen, CCMC, and others), and has performed across three continents, solo and in ensembles.