Poetic Off Licence

by Hovis Presley, Bazil (Illustrator)

Entertainment with the emphasis on 'tert'. Since running away from home at the age of 28, award winning writer Hovis Presley (the award wasn't for writing) has found fame as the inventor of the bra-less strap and the individually wrapped baked bean. His interests include postal kerplunk and choosing the eight sandwiches he'd take to a desert island - currently seven cheese and an egg mayonnaise. He has produced this book using only a pin and a dictionary.
"The other day I met Hovis Presley, a fine poet and a true gentleman. So I had a drink with all three of them." - John Cooper Clarke / "A slice of Real Loaf." - John Hegley / "Never stops being funny." - The Guardian
(Proceeds from the sale of this edition will go to support the Hovis Presley Memorial Fund, which was set up by family and friends to raise money for charitable good works in memory of the author, and Live from Worktown, which promotes performance poetry in its many forms.)

Genres: Poetry

107 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 21, 2015

Reviews

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had been looking forward to reading this collection for years, and was very excited when my husband managed to get hold of a copy. The poems did not disappoint. Presley's use of language was very entertaining, with the mix of humour and deep sadness often very touching. I hope that I will keep revisiting this volume over many years and hopefully getting something different out of it with every reading.

[Stuart McIntosh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a giggle. Very clever and funny word play. Refreshing poetry. This book was recommended by the comedian Lee Mack and I'm pleased I went with that recommendation. So sad that the author is no longer with us and there is no more to come.

[Joseph Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really want to give this anthology 10 stars! It's brilliant, funny, moving, GREAT!!!

[David Lai · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining performance poetry, quite reminiscent of John Cooper Clarke.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully amusing and odd collection of poems.

[Colin Wilkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just fantastic.