Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsNeil is one of the finest young poets in the West Midlands - his poetry is a potent mix of wit and wordplay, intelligence and pathos. Fergus McGonigal, Poet A well-observed debut - these poems are personal, political and identifiable. Claire Walker, Poet Neil is a talent, much like Louis Theroux, who can scathe with a smile and piss-off with a pun. Jim Gibson, Hand Job Zine A witty, satirical collection that packs punches and belly laughs with equal clout. Martin Appleby, Paper & Ink Zine Neil's poetry is pithy, accessible and often very funny - a witty and confident debut! Tom McColl, Poet
SynopsisIn this little red book of poetry littered with a-Mao-zing puns, Neil Laurenson tackles Russian dolls; tiny cardigans and parking restrictions; the British education system and Margaret Thatcher's position on love truncheons.