The Magic Border

Arlo Parks' debut book 'The Magic Border' combines never-before-seen poetry, song lyrics, and intimate images from collaborator photographer Daniyel Lowden, exploring the queer experience, blackness, grief, trauma, and love through the eyes of the remarkable young musician.

Format: Hardback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Florence Welch, the renowned musician and poet, has unveiled her captivating debut book titled "The Magic Border." This extraordinary literary venture seamlessly blends captivating poetry, mesmerizing song lyrics, and stunning, intimate photographs, all brought to life through the collaborative efforts of musician Arlo Parks and photographer Daniyel Lowden.

Featuring a remarkable twenty original poems, accompanied by an exclusive artist's statement and the complete lyrics from her sophomore album "My Soft Machine," this vital collection delves into the profound realms of queer experience, blackness, grief, trauma, and love. Through the eyes of this extraordinary young musician, readers are granted a rare glimpse into her creative process, unveiling the full spectrum of Arlo's singular artistry.

"The Magic Border" invites readers on a captivating journey, offering a profound exploration of the human condition. Florence Welch harnesses the power of beauty as a strategic weapon, generously sharing its spoils with her audience. Her poetry resonates with the same musicality found in her music, creating a harmonious blend of words and melodies that leave a lasting impression.

Celebrated artists such as Katie Gavin, MUNA, Lucy Dacus, and Irenosen Okojie have expressed their admiration for "The Magic Border." Gavin praises Welch's ability to "pull beauty around her as a war tactic," while MUNA describes her poetry as "as much music in Arlo's poetry as there is poetry in her music." Lucy Dacus praises the book as "wonderful, full of intoxicating beauty and tenderness," and Okojie hails it as a collection to be savored and cherished.

With its captivating blend of poetry, music, and visual imagery, "The Magic Border" emerges as a testament to Florence Welch's remarkable talent and artistic vision. This debut book serves as a captivating invitation to immerse oneself in the depths of her poetic world, where emotions, experiences, and the human condition are explored with honesty, tenderness, and a profound sense of beauty.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 203 x 159 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008646707