This annual publishes articles about Thomas Merton and about matters of major concern in his life and work. Its purpose is to continue to develop his message for our times, and to provide a regular outlet for substantial Merton-related scholarship. It includes as regular features reviews, review-essays, a bibliographic survey, interviews and first appearances of unpublished or obscurely published Merton materials, photographs and art. Along with a selection of essays, the book includes seven reviews of Merton-related materials.