The Fire People

A Collection of British Black and Asian Poetry

Lemn Sissay author Lemn Sissay editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Canongate Books

Published:19th May '22

£16.99

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The Fire People cover

This seminal collection of Black British poets ignited a movement when it was first published in 1998. It celebrated the rising stars of the time, many of whom have since become established names.

Inspired and influenced by roots, reggae and hip-hop, this anthology is edited by number one bestselling author and poet Lemn Sissay.

Including work from: Chris Abani, Patience Agbabi, Malika Booker, John Citizen, Salena Godden, Lorraine Griffiths, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Jackie Kay, Parm Kaur, Shamshad Khan, Cheryl Martin, Raman Mundair, Bunmi Ogunsiji, Koye Oyedeji, Mallissa Read, Vanessa Richards, Khefri Cybele Riley aka KA'frique, Roger Robinson, Joy Russell, Kadija Sesay, John Siddique, Labi Siffre, Lemn Sissay, Dorothea Smartt, Andria Smith, SuAndi, Tricky, Akure Wall, Marie Guise Williams

This collection forms a milestone of great significance . . . The Fire People marks the breaking of a new wave of British writers . . . the groundbreaking anthology * * The Times * *

  • Winner of Books Are My Bag Readers Awards - Poetry 2022 (UK)

ISBN: 9781838855420

Dimensions: 220mm x 144mm x 22mm

Weight: 313g

192 pages

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