Industrial Nation

Jean Marc is a poet who has written about his life experiences, including his time in the Royal Navy, his involvement with the music industry, and his struggle with mental illness. He was influenced by 50s beat poets and uses simple, gritty language to reflect his childhood in London.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2021
Publisher: Alliance Publishing Press

A rich tapestry of 40 poems, intricately woven from the poet's personal experiences, spans a diverse spectrum of life's chapters. From his early days in the Royal Navy, where he claimed the title of boxing champion, to his ventures in the music industry, where he performed with the Kit 185 band and later managed a venue in West London, Jean Marc's poetic journey is a testament to his unwavering spirit.

However, it was during the disillusioning years of the 80s and 90s that his verse truly resonated with the struggles of the poor, dispossessed, and mentally fragile. In response to the harsh realities of his time, Jean Marc's later poems emerged as a testament to his resilience and determination.

Drawing inspiration from the beat poets of the 50s, such as Walt Whitman, Jack Kerouac, and Allen Ginsberg, Jean Marc's stylistic influences shaped his unique voice. As a performance poet, he finds solace in the works of contemporaries like John Cooper Clarke and Kae Tempest, whose powerful performances continue to inspire him.

In his compositions, Jean Marc employs a simple, gritty language that reflects his upbringing in London as the child of a French-born mother and an English father. His words carry the weight of his experiences, painting vivid pictures of the city's streets, people, and emotions. Through his poetry, Jean Marc invites readers to embark on a journey of empathy, understanding, and hope, offering a glimpse into the human condition and the power of resilience in the face of adversity.

Weight: 144g
Dimension: 147 x 208 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838259822