Beautiful Waste
Poems by David McComb
Published on 31. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-921361-70-8 (ISBN)
Description
Published for the first time, this collection gathers the poetry of David McComb, the gifted and enigmatic songwriter and lead singer of the Triffids. Written during his 20s and 30s, when the band's output peaked, these perceptive pieces explore and confront topics such as addiction, pop culture, and the colloquial and metaphysical. Illuminating a hitherto neglected aspect of the artist's creative brilliance, this collection will strike a chord with anyone with an interest in contemporary poetry or the music of David McComb.
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Language
English
Place of publication
North Fremantle, WA
Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 144 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
115 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-921361-70-8 (9781921361708)
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09/2009
Fremantle Press
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David McComb formed The Triffids in 1978 in Perth. Relocating first to the eastern states and then to London in 1984, the band divided its time between Australia and Europe for the remainder of the decade, touring and recording albums. After The Triffids disbanded McComb continued writing and performing with bands - The Blackeyed Susans; The Red Ponies; Costar - and released a solo album, Love of Will, in 1994. He died in 1999 at age 36.