Tribune has described patten as the master poet of his genre, taking on the intricacies of love and beauty with a totally new approach, new for him and for contemporary poetry. Widely acknowledged as one of europes foremost writers, brian pattens love poems have earned him recognition far and wide. A collection of poems spanning three decades of brian pattens work. You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the ccbysa. Linda cookson this is the first fulllength critical evaluation of patten s work as a poet, as a performer and as a hugely popular childrens writer. Juggling with gerbils by brian patten nook book ebook. It explored his position in relation to his fellow. Buy the puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry by edited by brian patten, in like new condition. Brian patten 28539 27420 aged 80 years of ardlethan formally of belmore river. Brian patten and chris riddell bring the mythical tale of beowulf back to life in monster slayer a thrilling new book in the little gems series from barrington stoke. A precociously gifted writer, brian patten won early fame in the 1960s, when still a teenager, as one of the three socalled liverpool poets.
Their popular anthology the mersey sound published in 1967 has sold over 250,000 copies to date. Through the fads and fashions of the last thirty years brian patten has remained true to his own personal vision of poetry. Presented in rough chronological order, the selection includes a dozen new poems. He intended it to be a special place for all his people, a place of peace and celebration, but the sound of music awoke a monster. Natural history poetry and prose, heinemannquixote press london, england, 1981. Poet and performer brian patten first made his name in the 1960s as one of the liverpool poets, along with adrian henri and roger mcgough. The irrelevant song paperback september 29, 1980 by brian patten author.
His work for children includes the poetry collections gargling with jelly and thawing frozen frogs as well as plays and the awardwinning novel mr moons last case. He left school at fifteen and began work for the bootle times writing a column on popular music. Download pdf brian patten free online new books in politics. His poetry for adults has been translated into many languages, and his collections include collected love poems, armada, and, from penguin, selected poems. Theres something new in the riverthe fish said as it swam. He is the author of the alltime cult classics gargling with jelly and juggling with gerbils. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. More information about this seller contact this seller 5. Brian patten project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Juggling with gerbils ebook written by brian patten. Brian is a brilliant reader of his work, and his talent for picking just the right tone of voice one minute steely and determined, the next delicate and quiet makes him not only a perfect way of hearing his works rich rhymes and images but also an ideal guide to seeing the world in new ways. See brian patten reading this verse taken from his new collection of wise and witty verse the book of upside down thinking. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read juggling with gerbils. Truthful and tender, profoundly aware of the possibility of magic and.
Explore books by brian patten with our selection at. May 23, 2018 see brian patten reading this verse taken from his new collection of wise and witty verse the book of upside down thinking. One of the three contributors to the famous mouldbreaking penguin anthology the mersey sound, published in 1967 when he was barely into his twenties, brian patten has gone on to become one of our bestloved poets for both adults and children alike. Brian patten is one of the most accessible and popular poets working today. Brian patten has 69 books on goodreads with 2795 ratings. Other selector and author of introduction john clare, clares countryside. See more ideas about poems, roger mcgough and poetry.
Truthful and tender, profoundly aware of the possibility of magic and the miraculous, these poems are beautiful, informed, and, even at their darkest moments, filled with courage and hope. Delivered from our uk warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. Download pdf brian patten free online new books in. This new selection, chosen by the poet himself and ranging chronologically over five decades, includes a dozen recent unpublished poems. Brian is a brilliant reader of his work, and his talent for picking just the right tone of voice one minute steely and determined, the next delicate and quiet. The story giant by brian patten paperback harpercollins. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry the puffin book of modern childrens verse this page is based on the ed wikipedia brian patten. Mar 29, 2016 brian patten and chris riddell bring the mythical tale of beowulf back to life in monster slayer a thrilling new book in the little gems series from barrington stoke. With its powerful opening section interweaving poems about the death of his mother and memories of his childhood with her, it is at one and the same time his most personal and universal collection. It is a book of remarkable poems offering sharp insights into life and the human condition. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Apart from the odd new poem that appeared on his website, he has been reticent with. This new book of poems is pattens eighth for adults.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Some half a million copies have been sold, and thousands of poetry fans have flocked to theatres, arts. Brian patten is the author of collected love poems 4. Their aim was to make poetry accessible and to bring it to new audiences. Armada is perhaps patten s most mature and formal book, dispensing with much of the playfulness of former work. His verse for children includes gargling with jelly, juggling with gerbils, and thawing frozen frogs. Born near liverpools docks, patten attended sefton park school in the smithdown road area of liverpool, where he was noted for his essays and greatly encouraged in his work by harry sutcliffe, his form teacher. Like children snuggling down under a white duvet slowly the red geraniums vanish under the snow. His poetry for adults has been published in many languages and his collections include love poems, storm damage, and grinning jack. The story giant, harpercollins london, england, 2001 recordings include selections from little johnnys confession and notes to the hurrying man and new poems, caedmon, 1969. Discover book depositorys huge selection of brian patten books online.
Of all the poets writing today, brian patten is perhaps the most accessible and popular. Hilarious, lyrical, outrageous and serious poems all rub shoulders in this collection. Vanishing trick by brian patten 1976, book for sale. New adaptations into poetry of the aesop fables viking kestrel picture books jan 1, 1977. Vanishing trick by brian patten 1976, book for sale online. British poet brian patten and british painter and illustrator nicola bayley combine forces in can i come too. Brian patten made his name in the 1960s as one of the liverpool poets, alongside adrian henri and roger mcgough.
In ancient times, long ago, a king built a great hall. New members get entered into our monthly draw to win. Their joint collection, the mersey sound 1967, has been credited as one of the most significant anthologies of the twentieth century for its success in bringing poetry to new audiences, and is now a penguin modern classic. By brian patten the puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry 11aug1999. Smart production, featuring foils and neon illustrations from the incomparable chris riddell, adds real flair. Mouse poems read with little hippo di patten, brian e una grande selezione di libri, arte e articoli da collezione disponibile su abebooks. Many of the rhymes from the collection are based on teaching stories. Linda cookson this is the first fulllength critical evaluation of pattens work as a poet, as a performer and as a hugely popular childrens writer. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry by edited by. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Grendel feasted upon the sleeping warriors and left the.
Brilliantly complemented by chris riddells illustrations. Brian pattens most popular book is the story giant. Emmas doll by brian patten, alison jay, hardcover barnes. He came to prominence in the 1960s as one of the liverpool poets, and writes primarily lyrical poetry about human relationships. He has also written comic verse for children, notably gargling with jelly and thawing frozen frogs. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Many of the poems that mcgough and his fellow poets wrote reflect this attitude of ironic humor, looking at the world through a new lens, and selfdeprecation. The earliest of these poems, sleep now, was written when patten was fifteen, the latest when he was sixty. Moons last case by brian patten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A selection of brian pattens best work over the last fortyfive years, chosen by the poet himself. Full of brian pattens wonderful wit and moments of beauty as in geraniums in the snow. Brian patten reads a test of faith from the book of upside. In 1967 penguin books published the work of brian patten, along with copoets roger mcgough and adrian henri, in the collectionthe mersey sound, frequently credited as the single most significant anthology of this century in bringing poetry to new audiences. Much loved father of neil and heidi patten, jason and nina patten.
Charles causley once commented that he reveals a sensibility profoundly aware of the everpresent possibility of the magical and the miraculous, as well as of the. In 1967 penguin books published the work of brian patten, along with copoets roger mcgough and adrian henri, in the collection the mersey sound, frequently credited as the single most significant anthology of this century in bringing poetry to new audiences. Brian patten welcome to brian pattens official website. Mar 14, 2010 brian patten discusses his poem so many different lengths of time and then reads it from his friend adrian henris graveside, toxteth park cemetery, liverp.
Born near the liverpool docks, patten attended sefton park school in the smithdown road area of liverpool, where he was noted for his essays and greatly encouraged in his work by harry sutcliffe, his form teacher. One of his first articles was on roger mcgough and adrian. Brian patten has written over fifty poetry books for both adults and children. Fantasy, childhood and the vagaries of romantic love have. Finally, using free verse develops a feeling of continuity that can be felt in a single persons life. He left school at 15 and began work for the bootle times writing a column on popular music. In many ways, his books for adults and children have much in common. This book is a thing of beauty and i will immediately captivate the reader. Utter nutters by brian patten 2000, hardcover for sale. Now his love poems, old and new, are collected together in his single volume.
Brian patten patten, brian used books, rare books and new books find all books by brian patten and compare prices find signed collectible books by brian patten and sometimes it happens. Brian patten born 7 february 1946 is an english poet and author. Mcgough, patten, and henri epitomize the style of this era by presenting pop culture with. Brian patten so many different lengths of time youtube. Brian patten is a popular poet and performer, equally successful in his parallel career as a childrens author. Brian patten born 7 february 1946 is an english poet. Armada by brian patten overdrive rakuten overdrive. Gargling with jelly by brian patten, one of our bestloved poets. The shiny foiled grendel on the cover contrasting against a stark black background hints at. He is also the editor of the acclaimed the puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry and the puffin book of modern childrens verse. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The runaway success that came as a result of the live performance poetry read by himself, roger mcgough, and adrian henri, closely linked to the emergence of the pop scene headed by the beatles and.