A Quick Word With A Rock and Roll Late Starter

Craig Smith

ISBN 10: 0953671089 / ISBN 13: 9780953671083

Published by Rue Bella 2003 First Edition First Printing (Paper), 2003

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Rue Bella 2003 First Edition First Printing (Paper) Bruised at top of spine else Fine book Signed and Personalised by the Author on the Title Page ''I have a gorgeous bite./The Lady Hack from the Chronicle/so informed me as I snaffled her Snapple/and took a bite from her apple./Red Max. I winked implyin/I like to dabble if something's happening/but the nuances were lost on her. '' 44 page poem. Seller Inventory # 108326

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Quick Word With A Rock and Roll Late ...

Publisher: Rue Bella 2003 First Edition First Printing (Paper)

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis:

A staggering, swaggerig paean to pop from one of the rising stars of British poetry. Craig Smith takes us into the mind of a could have been/should have been rock star, whose encyclopaedic knowledge of pop history provides the backing track to his own obsession with hitting the big time. The poem's central character is a triumph of characterisation, as vivid as any seen in verse since Dorn's 'Gunslinger'.

Review:

...his poem could only come from a writer steeped in the culture and caught up in the scene. What I say is: give this boy a backstage pass. SIMON ARMITAGE -- Advance review

Driven by a feverish energy, ambitious, witty and studded with
brilliant passages ...

PETER SANSOM -- Advance review