Ishion Hutchinson writes with remarkable resonance about the complexities of Caribbean life and the reverberations of exile. His poetry explores themes of memory, culture, and personal identity with piercing sensitivity. Hutchinson's work is characterized by its lyrical beauty and profound reflection on the human experience. His verses are marked by rich imagery and a strong rhythm that echoes his Jamaican heritage.
As childhood memory is grafted to the world of imagination - shaped by books, art, music and travel - the two come together to develop a new vision of what 'home' might offer. 'Far District is a classic, which is to say a rare and exemplary first book.
'Exquisite' (New Yorker), 'breathtaking' (Los Angeles Times), 'baroque and moon-lit' (Boston Globe) - House of Lords and Commons enthralled readers in the Americas when it recently appeared, winning the National Book Critics Circle Award in Poetry and being widely applauded in 'books of the year'.
Engaging with contemporary cultural and political issues, this journal serves as a vital resource for readers interested in exploring the intersections of these fields. It offers insightful perspectives and discussions that are crucial for understanding today's societal dynamics.
Focusing on the Black Ark Studios in Jamaica, this book captures the artistic and musical legacy of Lee "Scratch" Perry, a pioneer of the Dub genre. Through an extensive photographic and written inventory, it showcases Perry's unique blend of music and visual art, including murals and assemblages created from various materials. The book intertwines contemporary images with archival footage, reflecting on themes of memory and identity. As the studio has been sold, this work serves as a vital preservation of Perry's creative universe, linking his artistic processes and personal history.
"The National Book Critics Circle Award-winning poet writes a stunning memorial work that excavates the forgotten experience of West Indian soldiers during World War I"--