Peter Finch is a poet, critic, author, and literary entrepreneur whose work spans both traditional and experimental forms. He is renowned for his declamatory poetry readings and his creative output inspired by his native city of Cardiff. His engagement with the UK poetry publishing scene and his editorial work are also significant aspects of his literary contributions.
The Machineries of Joy is the vibrant, uproarious, pointed, & wildly entertaining new collection from renowned Cardiff-based performance poet, Peter Finch. Known for his inventive and multi-faceted formal strategies & his best-selling psycho-geographical peregrinations around Wales and the USA, he gives us the world in all its contemporary complexity.
A further alternative illustrated guide to Cardiff offering interesting information about the past and present of the outlying areas of the city, their streets, churches and pubs, railways and industries, place names and famous personalities. A sequel to Real Cardiff. 78 black-and-white photographs and 3 maps.
Cardiff-lover Peter Finch spent the first lockdown walking the edge of the city in which he was confined by the UK government restrictions. He thought he knew Cardiff, but it was a revelation. Here are new discoveries about the Welsh capital’ s places and history, drawn from Finch’ s walks, knowledge and his personal history, and an exploration of the nature of borders.
Blending history and topographical insights, this unique travel guide to Cardiff offers an engaging exploration of the city. It highlights both renowned Victorian architecture and lesser-known gems like lost rivers, a Roman fort, and medieval churches. Enhanced by quirky photographs and poems, the book combines informative content with a touch of humor, making it an entertaining resource for both visitors and locals looking to discover the city's hidden treasures.
The narrative delves into postindustrial Cardiff, intertwining historical insights with personal stories to reflect on the city's transformation. It captures the juxtaposition of modern developments against the backdrop of forgotten railways, offering a blend of nostalgia, humor, and poignant observations. Through its exploration of the people and places that shape Cardiff, this installment of the trilogy provides a vivid commentary on the evolving landscape and the emotional resonance of urban change.
Poet and psychogeographer Peter Finch undertakes 15 walks around the south Wales Valleys, picking out features en route and providing interesting stories, historical and contemporary, about their past and present. His sharp eye and depth of research is illustrated by photographer John Briggs' images in a lively guide to this famous region.
Peter Finch has developed his particular poetics for fifty years. His blending of the avant garde, concrete, visual, sound and more conventional forms makes him a central figure in British poetry, bridging the experiments of the sixties with today's social concerns. His Collected Poems provokes and shocks, but engages through humour and empathy.