{"product_id":"wild-life-9781913437701","title":"Wild Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWild Life by James McDermott explores the nature of queerness, the queerness of nature, and the queerness of 'natural masculinity' through bold poems rooted in the coastal landscapes of North Norfolk. It brings a lyrical physicality to poetry that focuses on the body, desire, shame, and tenderness, creation and re-creation, and where there is 'everything always opening \/ everything always coming out.' The poems skilfully graft and touch, drawing parallels between moments of transformation in the many kinds of ecosystems we exist in, and identifying that which is fluid and constantly changing, and that nature itself isn't afraid of being colorful, excessive, or too much. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nine Arches Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Life, a captivating poetry collection by James McDermott, delves into the intricate nature of queerness, the queer aspects of nature, and the complexities of 'natural masculinity.' Through bold and evocative poems rooted in the coastal landscapes of North Norfolk, a vibrant and radical dialogue emerges between nature, sexuality, and self-discovery. McDermott infuses poetry with a lyrical physicality, exploring themes of the body, desire, shame, tenderness, creation, and re-creation. He skillfully weaves together moments of transformation across diverse ecosystems, whether in the interplay between woodland, shoreline, and skyline, where wildlife may perceive the poet as just another animal, or in the complexities of human interactions in schools, gyms, and pubs, where notions of manhood, self, and societal expectations collide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimilar to the coastal spaces that inspire McDermott, Wild Life identifies the fluid and ever-changing aspects of nature, emphasizing that nature itself is not afraid to be colorful, excessive, or too much. The collection invites readers to explore the intersections of identity, nature, and societal expectations, challenging preconceived notions and promoting a deeper understanding of the human experience. Through its vivid imagery and powerful language, Wild Life offers a thought-provoking and enriching journey into the complexities of queerness and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 134g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140 x 216 x 13 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781913437701\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James McDermott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44272360751354,"sku":"9781913437701","price":8.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1685712785244_book.jpg?v=1686252187","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/wild-life-9781913437701","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}