New: "Sunken Island" anthology + poetry by AA
The debut volume by Bournbrook Press is edited and illustrated by me and includes new poems, launching alongside other books of verse by me.
Today, the first volume by The Bournbrook Press is launched. Here are details.
“As Great Britain emerges from pandemic lockdown and enters the post-Brexit era, British culture finds itself at a crossroads. On topics such as governance national independence, community, migration and the preservation of cultural heritage, profound questions are being asked with renewed urgency.
“This anthology of new poems brings together established and newly emerging poets in a rich collection. Using a variety of styles, the poets explore modern life, the recent experiences of lockdown and rioting and the changing faces of our cities and countryside. Verse here also delves into deep history, by addressing primordial themes of nature, the seasons and the struggle for life.
“Sunken Island: An Anthology of British Poetry contains new unpublished verse by Nicholas Murray, A Robert Lee, Alexander Adams, S D Wickett, Daniel Gustafson, Benjamin Afer, Columba and Rahul Gupta.
“Edited and illustrated by Alexander Adams, with a foreword by William Clouston, Sunken Island reaffirms that poetry can play an important role in illuminating essential subjects with wit, passion and erudition, formulating propositions about our existence in ways that are deeply personal as well as universal.”
The book is available for pre-order today here: https://www.bournbrookmag.com/books/
If you would like to order previous books of verse by me, you can order from the same page. These other books are On Dead Mountain (2015), On Art (2018), On Art II (2020) and After/Apres Francis Bacon (2022). Each features unique poems and illustrations.
26 July 2022 Update: Pleased to say that some of my art catalogues have been added to the website, so international buyers can purchase the books for the first time.
Thanks for the best wishes. My advice is to start by describing small moments or events and try to condense and clarify your style. (Later on, you may find that your style becomes lighter.) Remember that any person's early efforts fall short but that you only improve through practice. Start modestly and in private, then become more ambitious and start to share as you improve in skill and confidence. Good luck!
Congratulations, sir! Any advice on how to overcome a fear of inadequacy and start writing poetry? I’m not sure where to begin.
May your work sell well!