On the Cusp of Greatness by Mark Waddell (English) Paperback Book

Description: On the Cusp of Greatness by Mark Waddell First collection by the performance poet - insightful, outrageous and hilarious FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Irreverent, often funny and always surprising, On the Cusp of Greatness is Mark Waddells first collection of poetry - filled with lively, spiky writing that seems to have just walked off the stage, accompanied by the authors own hare-brained illustrations. Sticking two mischievous fingers up to power and the way things are supposed to be, Mark tackles space travel and sellotape with a motion of his pen, arctic blizzards and suicidal possums with another, whilst generally waving the flag for pleasure and all that is good in the world. Readers will learn of the redemptive power of flight, why three is the ideal number of Bob Marleys to have in your kitchen, but also why these days, the narrator feels sick just looking at a particular type of crisp. This will be the most fun youve had with thirty-five pieces of paper in years. Author Biography More at home in a bar than a library, Mark Waddell takes his poems to the masses with his live shows. Sometimes he is thrown off stage, sometimes people fight over his poems; some of his poems have punchlines, sometimes no punches are pulled. Once a regular performer at The Torriano, the legendary London venue known for performances by Pete Doherty, Noel Fielding, Scott McMahon and Lianne La Havas, he cut his teeth with the wildest. Mark is also known for the street signs that keep popping up across Londons Kentish Town. A passer-by named Cuthbert, with an impressive intergalactic afro hair-do, said to him one morning, youve made my day - whilst staring up at a sign that read on the cusp of greatness. He hopes his first collection, of the same name, will do the same for you. Review Amazing writing. Just mind-blowing.- RJ ElloryIrreverent and sophisticated humour- Jeremy PageCuts to the chase like Bukowski- Stephen JonesIf the world were full of Mark Waddells, it would definitely be a happier place.- Ariane Sherine, The Huffington PostMark Waddell is a poet who makes people glad to be alive, while waking them up to their own absurdity.- Susannah Herbert, National Poetry Day Long Description Irreverent, often funny and always surprising, On the Cusp of Greatness is Mark Waddells first collection of poetry - filled with lively, spiky writing that seems to have just walked off the stage, accompanied by the authors own hare-brained illustrations. Sticking two mischievous fingers up to power and the way things are supposed to be, Mark tackles space travel and sellotape with a motion of his pen, arctic blizzards and suicidal possums with another, whilst generally waving the flag for pleasure and all that is good in the world. Readers will learn of the redemptive power of flight, why three is the ideal number of Bob Marleys to have in your kitchen, but also why these days, the narrator feels sick just looking at a particular type of crisp. This will be the most fun youve had with thirty-five pieces of paper in years. Details ISBN1908853646 Author Mark Waddell Pages 72 Publisher Valley Press Year 2016 ISBN-10 1908853646 ISBN-13 9781908853646 Format Paperback Media Book Language English Edition 1st Short Title ON THE CUSP OF GREATNESS Illustrations Yes Imprint Valley Press Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 821.92 Publication Date 2016-04-29 UK Release Date 2016-04-29 AU Release Date 2016-04-29 NZ Release Date 2016-04-29 Place of Publication Scarborough Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98194739;

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