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The Routine After the End of the World
The Routine After the End of the World
Poems by Ian Hunter
What survives after the apocalypse? Golems, vampires, hostile hostels, and the occasional exploding poem.
In this darkly comic collection, award-winning poet, Ian Hunter, charts the strange rituals and stranger creatures that linger in the ruins. From lighthouses surrounded by zombies to resurrected Royals to vampire hunters resting after a long shift, these poems explore the absurdity, horror, and humour of life after everything ends.
Whether it’s a piece of shrapnel from an exploding poem or a golem yearning for peace, each poem in The Routine After the End of the World is a glimpse into a world where the end is just the beginning—and the monsters are oddly familiar.
Perfect for readers who Surreal, speculative poetryGothic humour and post-apocalyptic themesGolems, ghosts, and bureaucratic nightmaresA poetic voice that’s sharp, strange, and satirical Edward Gorey meets Shaun of the Dead, with a dash of Black Mirror and endless cups of tea.
Poems by Ian Hunter
What survives after the apocalypse? Golems, vampires, hostile hostels, and the occasional exploding poem.
In this darkly comic collection, award-winning poet, Ian Hunter, charts the strange rituals and stranger creatures that linger in the ruins. From lighthouses surrounded by zombies to resurrected Royals to vampire hunters resting after a long shift, these poems explore the absurdity, horror, and humour of life after everything ends.
Whether it’s a piece of shrapnel from an exploding poem or a golem yearning for peace, each poem in The Routine After the End of the World is a glimpse into a world where the end is just the beginning—and the monsters are oddly familiar.
Perfect for readers who Surreal, speculative poetryGothic humour and post-apocalyptic themesGolems, ghosts, and bureaucratic nightmaresA poetic voice that’s sharp, strange, and satirical Edward Gorey meets Shaun of the Dead, with a dash of Black Mirror and endless cups of tea.
23 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 18, 2025
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