Literature that makes use of aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to convey its meaning, or is intended to be performed.
Looking for some beautiful poetry books or a treat for a theatre-lover? Reviews of contemporary & vintage poems & plays.
Complete collector’s guide to Penguin Clothbound Poetry, with the full title list, ISBNs, Coralie Bickford-Smith cover notes and buying links.
A delightful collection of small classic poetry volumes with attractive cover designs on the dust jackets over clothbound hardback bindings.
A review identifying some of the most physically beautiful books published in 2018, with the aim of helping you to find appropriate gifts for your nearest and dearest, or – even better – take an opportunity to treat yourself!
A simply stunning edition of the epic poem Shahnameh, filled to bursting with bright pictures that created by artist Hamid Rhamanian using pictures from old manuscripts to create new imagery. Includes video review.
Delicate laser cut paper designs illustrate hardcovers with the full text of each Shakespeare play, along with notes, commentary and scholarly essays.