Thomas Ovans reviews two new poetry anthologies from two small presses which tackle big themes.
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Pamela Johnson sees Jane Commane as a bold poet for troubled times
Emma Lee considers Kate Foley’s poetic exploration of boundaries and how to cross them
Stuart Henson decides that Jonathan Davidson’s “On Poetry” is a book for both writers and listeners. And academics might enjoy it too.
Rodney Wood’s new chapbook collection explores the potential of an unusual verse form
Grant Tarbard has produced a fascinating collection, observes Carla Scarano
Michael Tolkien finds he is kept on his toes by the shifting styles of Pam Thompson’s latest collection
D A Prince applauds Keith Hutson’s poetic tributes to music hall performers
Rosie Johnston enters into the spirit of an intoxicating anthology of pub poems mixed by Helen Mort and Stuart Maconie
John Lucas reviews a genuinely interesting collection of essays by Jim Burns – and adds some equally interesting observations of his own
Pam Thompson finds her attention consistently held by Robin Houghton’s poetry
John Lucas praises the craft and authenticity in a new novel by Robert Edric – and regrets that this accomplished writer doesn’t have the larger reputation he deserves
By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, year 2018 • Tags: books, John Lucas