Paper Aeroplane: Selected Poems 1989–2014

When Simon Armitage burst on to the poetry scene in 1989 with his spectacular debut <i>Zoom!, </i>readers were introduced to an exceptional new talent who would reshape the landscape of contemporary poetry in the years to come. Now, twenty-five years on, Simon Armitage's reputation as one of the nation's most original, most respected and best-loved poets seems secure. <i>Paper Aeroplane: Poems 1989-2014 </i>is the author's own selection from across a quarter-century of work, from his debut to the latest, uncollected work. Drawing upon all of his award-winning poetry collections, including <i>Kid, Book of Matches, The Universal Home Doctor </i>and <i>Seeing Stars, </i>this generous selection provides an essential gathering of this most thrilling of poets, and is key reading for students and general readers alike.