The Sunshine Kid
Sunday Times bestselling author
Published on 1. August 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
124 pages
978-1-909136-28-1 (ISBN)
Description
When Harry Baker first started writing rap infused poetry he was advised to "write about what you know" so instead of writing about killing people, or driving fast cars (over people), he wrote about mathematics.
It is not all complex maths and algebra however but throughout Harry applies his mathematician's mind to conjuring complex rhythms that have to be read out loud to be believed.
It is not all complex maths and algebra however but throughout Harry applies his mathematician's mind to conjuring complex rhythms that have to be read out loud to be believed.
Reviews / Votes
"It's tight, clever and intricate writing that has made Harry Baker a show stealer every time I've had him at my spoken word nights, whether he's a last minute stand in or a fully billed headliner." Scroobius Pip; "Simply put - Greatest performer on earth." Scott Mills Show, BBC Radio 1; "He's a champion." Ed SheeranMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
176 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-909136-28-1 (9781909136281)
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E-Book
12/2025
Burning Eye Books
€8.99
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Person
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is a poet and a maths graduate. His work has been shared on TED.com and viewed by millions online, but is even better in person. He has performed in enough places around to world to have worked out that Margate is in fact the best of the lot, which is where he now lives and writes and tries to psych himself up to swim in the sea, even when it's really cold. As he releases his third collection Wonderful alongside a new show and tour of the same name, the maths-loving, TED-talking, German-speaking, battle-rapping, happy-crying, self-bio-writing unashamed human brings his signature playfulness and poignancy that has made him a fan favourite and reached millions of people all over the world. He's honestly just thrilled to still be doing what he loves, and to find that others are loving it too.