Tag: POETRY
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“Poems About Love And Punk Rock” By Joe McNally (Earth Island Books)
Let’s cut the noise for a second. We all know the legendary stories of ’90s punk, the stadium tours, the multi-platinum records, the endless, chaotic energy that seemed to define a couple of generations. But what happens when the volume finally drops? What happens when the tour van breaks down for the last time, and…
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“What If We Were Water” By Ricky Frost (Earth Island Books)
In What If We Were Water, Ricky Frost presents a poetic chronicle of trauma and healing, arriving like a necessary tide that will immediately resonate with the broader audience. Born from the lived experience of emotional hardship and refined through the prism of mentorship and vulnerability, this 100-page volume of poems and short prose sketches…
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“A Poke in the Third Eye” By Sam Marsh (Earth Island Books)
In A Poke in the Third Eye, Sam Marsh doesn’t just write poems, but throws them like well-aimed Molotov cocktails wrapped in velvet. What appears on the surface to be a collection of nearly 200 short, often irreverent observations quickly reveals itself as a profoundly thoughtful, darkly comic, and startlingly honest investigation of what it…
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“In Pursuit Of Expression” by Martin Appleby (Earth Island Books)
Poetry, at its best, is honest. It strips away pretense, digs into the mundane, and finds something universal in the smallest details of human existence. Martin Appleby’s In Pursuit of Expression exemplifies this approach. A collection of poems spanning nearly a decade, this book reads like a diary, a confession, and a conversation all at…
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“Sometimes I’m The Bull, Sometimes I’m The China Shop” by Leon The Poet (Earth Island Books)
Leon the poet’s debut collection, Sometimes I’m The Bull, Sometimes I’m The China Shop, is a deep dive into the chaos and tenderness of modern life. It confronts, comforts, and challenges you all at once. The title alone hints at the duality woven throughout, strength and vulnerability, destruction and fragility, confidence and doubt. Leon’s writing…
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“Poets Day Dream” by James Domestic
James Domestic’s Poets Day Dream is an outstanding collection of poems, prose, and short stories, a visceral, courageous dive into the institutions that shape us, break us, and, if we’re lucky, occasionally amuse us. It’s a book that grabs you by the collar and shouts in your face, but somehow, you can’t stop laughing through…
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“Spent” By Paul Case (Earth Island Books)
There are books that whisper, books that sing, and books that hit like a brick through a shop window. Spent by Paul Case is the latter. A collection of poetry and stories that seethe with relentless energy, anger, and dark humor, Spent is a comprehensive collection of impressive works hurled straight into the heart of…
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Daft Punk Verse And A Flick Of The V’s By Ian Shipley (Earth Island Books)
There’s something magical about poetry that refuses to take itself too seriously while still cutting to the heart of life’s raw, chaotic, and utterly ridiculous nature. Ian Shipley’s Daft Punk Verse And A Flick Of The V’s is exactly that kind of book, a raucous, unapologetic, and fiercely entertaining collection of punk poetry that punches…
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The Books We Read In 2024
It has been a wild ride through an expansive literal universe this year and we had so much fun reading these books. As you can see, there’s something for everyone, so pick your favorite genre and support these authors and Earth Island Books by purchasing their books. The Fire Still Burns : Music Inspired By…
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Emma Ruth Rundle Announces Debut Poetry Book ‘The Bella Vista’
“rip up this book, my love / i wrote it for you” So opens Emma Ruth Rundle’s book of poetry, entitled The Bella Vista. The multidisciplinary visual artist and musician has now released six solo albums over the past decade to commercial and critical acclaim. The release of The Bella Vista will mark her literary debut. With The Bella Vista, Emma…
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Earth Island Books To Release “Domesticated” Vol. 3 By James Domestic
The third and final volume in James Domestic’s superb collection of punk poetry, street knowledge and random amusing meanderings.Buy the book, then go and see him at a gig soon. Pre-order book HERE “Essex doesn’t just produce non-entities who act as thick as two short planks in a ‘reality show’ that gives the impression the…
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“Domesticated Vol. 2” by James Domestic (Earth Island Books)
In the second edition of his groundbreaking series, “Domesticated Vol. 2,” James Domestic reaffirms his status as a literary maverick and punk provocateur extraordinaire. With a razor-sharp wit and an unapologetic attitude, Domestic takes readers on a whirlwind journey through the corridors of his mind, challenging conventions and defying expectations at every turn. From the…
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