Catching the Cascade
By Paul Lyalls
Published by
Flipped eye publishing
ISBN 978-1905233281
Category Fiction/Poetry
Summer 2011
Synopsis
In Catching the Cascade, his long awaited debut collection, Paul Lyalls presents verse that documents his long career as a performing poet, exploring the motifs of childhood, love, consumerism, second hand cars and his native North (of England). His punchy breathlessly entertaining poetry stems not just from a razor sharp wit but from his genuine love of language.
Author's Biography
Paul Lyalls has been writing and performing poetry for over fifteen years. In that time he has graced stages worldwide, including the Roskilde Festival in Denmark, Shakespeare's Globe and ten Edinburgh Festivals.
Reviews
“A gifted poet... his work is witty, well constructed and well delivered.†– The Stage
“A talented poet, Lyalls’ works, such as 'The Cult of Relationships' and 'Anatomy of a Bookshop' provide a clever take on modern attitudes and popular culture.†– Three Weeks magazine
“The quality that shines through this slim volume is a playful sense of fun...Lyalls has an unerring and endearing sense of fun" – Patrick Neate, London Magazine
£5.99 Paperback
Reader Comments
A wonderful collection of poems from a wonderful man
Paul's poetry crosses all ages, classes and cultures. He often combines poetry with humour and manages a neat trick of providing a punchline in his verse which, if you've ever dabbled in writing poetry is no mean feat!
This book would be a well deserved prize for Paul, a commited, fun-loving and generous poet.