books

John Snelling commends Martyn Crucefix’s poetic version of Daodejing

Jay Bernard’s collection tells an ancient story in which Emma Lee finds some modern resonances

A new collection by Tim Cunningham deals sensitively with loss and disappointment

Paul McLoughlin provides a thoughtful commentary on a sizeable and diverse collection by John Forth

John Lucas takes an in-depth look at books by Michael Cullup and Gary Allen who both make poetry out of tough experiences .

Rosie Johnston hears a range of voices in Roger Caldwell’s elegant and witty poems

Rosie Johnston is glad to report on the rediscovery of a ‘missing’ work by Stephen Watts

Richie McCaffery gives a largely enthusiastic welcome to collection of critical essays by Katy Evans-Bush

Nick Cooke is impressed by the authenticity of Stuart Laycock’s collection of poetry from the Bosnian War

Wendy Klein finds that Rosie Jackson’s first full collection fulfils all the promise of her first chapbook

Emma Lee enjoys the translated poems by Emilia Ivancu but regrets not having copies of the originals

Emma Lee explores a focussed and sensual collection by Kate Noakes