On The Flyleaf
Will be published approx. on 10. December 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-906307-18-9 (ISBN)
Description
In this new collection, Ken Cockburn beautifully expresses the interplay between landscape and literature. Separated into two complementary sections, personal observances of settings in Scotland and abroad mingle with reflections on favourite books - encyclopaedias, comics, and ancient poetry included. The first section conveys humankind's need to leave a mark on the world, the second looks at how books influence personal experiences. It is a worthy addition to any poetry collection.
Reviews / Votes
It is refreshing to read contemporary poetry of such rare grace and compassion... a welcome contribution to the literature of our nomadic century.- TOM HUBBARD, FIFE LINES
One of the principal strengths of Cockburn's poetry is its exploration of the life that is contained in seemingly trivial, small or uneventful moments. The result is gentle, meditative poetry that is occasionally opaque but often subtly powerful.
- ALAN RAWES, SCOTTISH LITERARY JOURNAL
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
130 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906307-18-9 (9781906307189)
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Person
After working with touring theatre companies and contemporary art galleries, Ken Cockburn was a Fieldworker and Assistant Director at the Scottish Poetry Library, in Edinburgh between 1996 and 2004. He is involved in both pocketbooks and platform projects, an award-winning series of books of poetry and visual art. In addition to his own collection of poems, Souvenirs and Homelands, he has contributed to and edited a number of poetry anthologies. Now living in Edinburgh, he works as a freelance writer, translator, editor and writing tutor.