Neptune's Projects

Rishi Dastidar's third poetry collection, Neptunes Projects, reimagines mythology for the climate crisis era, exploring the dilemmas of a powerless god facing the extinction of a favorite species. The poems offer a bold and compassionate perspective on the choices we face, presenting a post-apocalyptic world that is both thrilling and alive.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 72 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Nine Arches Press

When faced with the powerless and heartbreaking situation of witnessing one of your beloved species succumb to an unstoppable, accelerating death wish, what do you do? Do you raise your voice louder and more fervently, hoping to make your presence known? Or do you choose to reinvent yourself as a romantic ruin troubadour, embracing the devastation and loss? These are the challenging dilemmas explored in Rishi Dastidar's third poetry collection, Neptunes Projects.

In this reshaping of mythology for the climate crisis era, Dastidar delves into the stark choices we face as a society. Through compelling and deadpan yarns of the sea, filled with both fury and fun, he offers a fresh perspective on the end of humanity. Neptunes Projects presents a post-apocalyptic world that is both wry and thrilling, making the impending extinction of our species feel alive and vibrant.

Dastidar's poetry explores the complexities of human emotions and relationships, particularly in the face of impending doom. He questions the nature of power and authority, asking how individuals can navigate the overwhelming challenges of a changing world. Through his vivid imagery and powerful language, Dastidar invites readers to reflect on the choices we make and the impact we have on the world around us.

Neptunes Projects is a thought-provoking and deeply moving collection that challenges our preconceptions and encourages us to embrace the complexities of our existence. It is a testament to the power of poetry to inspire, provoke, and remind us of the importance of empathy and compassion in the face of adversity.

Weight: 118g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913437688