World We Want is Us

The World We Want is Us is the anthologised debut of Public Menace; bringing together the revolutionary imaginations of poets from across the globe to celebrate building fresh creative coalitions in the mobilisation for future change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: UEA Publishing Project

The World We Want is Us is a groundbreaking anthology that showcases the revolutionary imaginations of poets from around the globe. This anthology serves as the debut of Public Menace, a collective dedicated to building fresh creative coalitions in the mobilization for future change.

Organized into three sections, the Public Menace poets gathered in this anthology represent a diverse range of nationalities, poetic styles, and revolutionary scopes. The anthology offers a captivating journey into the intersecting struggles for our future, expressed through the voices of contemporary poets from America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

One of the most striking features of Public Menace's approach to organizing creative communities is its commitment to publishing stalwart voices alongside fledgling artists. This results in a roster that is as diverse in perspective as it is free-wheeling and wild with its variety of form and style.

The anthology opens with poems that tap into the sense of wonder and speculative dreaming that precedes activism. "Take Root Among the Stars" sings to God and dead heroes, contemplates writing as an act of resistance, and addresses the feelings of despondency and dread that accompany wishes for change. "Middle Fingers up" marks the progression of radical thought from the abstract to the concrete, with these poems shouting loudly against injustice and subjugation.

The main topics of resistance explored in the anthology include transphobia, racism, colonialism, misogyny, climate catastrophe, technological interferences, and capitalist oppression. The poems in this section boldly address these issues, offering powerful refutations and calls to action.

After the crescendo of powerful refusal expressed throughout "Middle Fingers Up," the collection draws to a close with "And All Shall Be Well." This final section celebrates the regrowth and recuperation that necessarily accompanies movements for change. The poems in this section express a commitment to tenderness and the retention of beauty that can emerge even in the midst of struggle.

In conclusion, The World We Want is Us is a must-read anthology for anyone who is passionate about social justice, activism, and the power of poetry to inspire change. Through its diverse range of voices and perspectives, this anthology offers a glimpse into the ongoing struggles for a better world and provides a roadmap for building a more inclusive and equitable future.

Weight: 130g
Dimension: 131 x 210 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913861186