John Cooper Clarke is een Engelse performance dichter die begin jaren '70 faam verwierf tijdens het punkrock-tijdperk. Bekend om zijn kenmerkende stijl die ritme, voordracht, scherpe sociale commentaar en droge humor combineert, werd hij een opvallende figuur in de literaire scene. Clarke's werk resoneert nog steeds met zijn urgentie en unieke kijk op het moderne leven.
This remarkable collection showcases the unique voice of Dr. John Cooper Clarke, celebrated as the Poet Laureate of Punk and the Bard of Salford. Known for his sharp wit and incisive observations, Clarke's work blends humor with poignant social commentary, reflecting his distinct style and cultural influence. Readers can expect a vibrant exploration of contemporary life through his compelling poetry.
An astonishing new collection from the Poet Laureate of Punk and the Bard of Salford, Dr John Cooper Clarke.
The Luckiest Guy Alive is the first new book of poetry from Dr John Cooper Clarke for several decades -- and a brilliant, hilarious collection from one of our most beloved and influential writers and performers. From 'Attack of the 50ft Woman' to a hymn to the seductive properties of the pie -- by way of hand-grenade haikus, machine-gun ballads and a meditation on the loss of Bono's leather pants -- this book collects stunning set pieces, tried-and-tested audience favourites and brand new poems to show Cooper Clarke still effortlessly at the top of his game--back cover.
I Wanna Be Yours covers an extraordinary life, filled with remarkable personalities: from Nico to Chuck Berry, from Bernard Manning to Linton Kwesi Johnson, Elvis Costello to Gregory Corso, Gil Scott-Heron, Mark E. Smith and Jow Strummer, and on to more recent fans and collaborators Alex Turner, Plan B and Guy Garvey. Interspersed with stories of his rock and roll and performing career, John also reveals his boggling encyclopaedic take on popular culture over the centuries: from Baudelaire and Edgar Allen Poe to Pop Art, pop music, the movies, fashion, football and showbusiness -- and much, much more, plus a few laughts along the way--back cover.