Zyzzyva (magazine)

Zyzzyva is a triannual literary magazine based in San Francisco. It showcases established and emerging voices, including never before published writers. Launched in 1985 as a response to alleged East Coast bias against West Coast writers, the magazine still focuses on California writers, but has expanded to include national and international voices. ZYZZYVA's motto is "The Last Word," referring to "zyzzyva," the last word in the American Heritage Dictionary. A zyzzyva is an American weevil. The accent is on the first syllable.

The magazine features full-color prints in every issue. It has been described as "masterfully edited and sharply cerebral."