Paper aeroplane - Simon Armitage

When Simon Armitage burst on to the poetry scene in 1989 with his spectacular debut Zoom!, 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. Paper Aeroplane: Poems 1989-2014 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 Kid, Book of Matches, The Universal Home Doctor and Seeing Stars, this
generous selection provides an essential gathering of this most
thrilling of poets, and is key reading for students and general readers
alike.