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Ten Years in An Open Necked Shirt [Paperback]

John Cooper Clarke (Author)

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Publication Date: 20 Sep 2012

'Yes, it was be there or be square as, clad in the slum chic of the hipster, he issued the slang anthems of the zip age in the desperate esperanto of the bop. John Cooper Clarke: the name behind the hairstyle, the words walk in the grooves hacking through the hi-fi paradise of true luxury'

Punk. Poet. Pioneer. The Bard of Salford's seminal collection is as scabrous, wry & vivid now as it was when first published over 25 years ago.

'The godfather of British performance poetry'

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Punk. Poet. Pioneer. The Bard of Salford's seminal collection is as scabrous, wry & vivid now as it was when first published over 25 years ago.

'The godfather of British performance poetry'

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Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Vintage (20 Sep 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0099583763
ISBN-13: 978-0099583769
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 1.4 cm

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"The godfather of British performance poetry" (Daily Telegraph )

"Smart, rude and angry" (Simon Hattenstone Guardian )

"There are a legion of new young poets who rightly pay homage to Cooper Clarke" (Julian Hall Independent )

"A poet who writes about darkness and decay but makes people laugh, a human cartoon, a gentleman punk, a man who has stayed exactly the same for thirty years but never grown stale. John Cooper Clarke is an original" (Claire Smith Scotsman )

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars superlative 25 July 2006

By Mr. S

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I had to fight it out with six other bidders on eBay to get hold of this book; a mere book of so-called punk-poetry indeed. But what a book. The first (excellent) review says it all really, I would just like to add that the art work by Steve Maguire should be praised too. It's spot on.

JCC's poems, all written in the 70s and early 80s really stand the test of time. They work for me, and I only read them for the first time last year, first on his website, and then this book. However, I'm not aware he has had any new poetry written/published since then, and more's the pity.

With performance poetry (allegedly) being in the ascendent, this book really is, dare I say, essential reading for anyone who is interested in this art form, either as a writer/performer, or a fan of the medium. It baffles me as to why this book hasn't been reprinted, in fact I think it's downright criminal. It would sell by the shed load, and deservedly so. So come on publishers, get your finger out, or are you just going to throw a million more quid at the deeply ordinary Murray Lachlan Young?

May I also recommend JCC music poetry cd's such as "Snap, Crackle and Bop" too: the added dimension of musical accompaniment really brings out the spirit of his poetry, although some tracks are more succesful than others. Worth checking out though.

I understand that JCC is still performing live. Wouldn't it would be lovely if a DVD/CD performance of his was available too?

Maybe that's too much wishful thinking..

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5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC BOOK 10 April 2009

By Pagan Ronnie

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*NEW EDITION UPDATE: 15.10.2012*

Well this wondrous book has finally just been re-released but what a DISAPPOINTMENT!
They've printed it on non-white low quality recycled paper (at least that's what it looks like) and as a result what were ABSOLUTELY STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS are ruined: their definition and contrast is lessened by A GREAT DEGREE.
I also have a copy of the 1st Edition (4th re-printing 1987) by Arena and it's just SO MUCH BETTER printed on WHITE paper & that's a 25 year old book! Even the poems are easier to read on the 'white' paper of the Arena version as opposed to this new ruination on the 'Vintage' label.
What a darn shame that's all I can say - A DARN SHAME!

Original edition review:
This is one of my TOP TEN BOOKS OF ALL TIME! Truly FANTASTIC! So many, many, many SUPERB poems and stunning illustrations, by STEVE MAGUIRE, together make this book a major classic of the highest possible quality. No-one comes close to JCC's poetry in my opinion. The razor sharp wry wit & clever use of rhyme and non-rhyme is just pure genius. Shame they can't re-issue this book though because it is so sought after that the price it fetches on the second hand market puts it out of many peoples reach. (Just see the prices it sells for on here and other well known auction sites). Come on publishers - there's HUGE demand for this book - you'd be onto a guaranteed winner!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Defies Description! 22 Jan 2005

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Wow! John Cooper Clarke defies pigeonholing and is unlike any poet you will ever read. A punk before punk, an alternative comedian before alternative comedy and cool poetry before the word cool existed. His urbane style is fast paced, mainly due to its very restrictive metre and rhyme scheme, but his choice of subject matter, skill for parody and passion for language set him apart from other "funny" poets such as Roger McGough. He is ultimately modern, but his style most resembles the Augustine man of letters, Alexander Pope. However, he goes beyond Pope by offering what is at once a brilliant evocation of the rhythm and humour of real life and also a wonderful glimpse into the life of this die-hard punk. I have seen John Cooper Clarke live and you cannot enjoy his poetry unless you see him thus, but if you don't have the opportunity: imagine a gangly punk in leggings standing there, sounding slightly drunk and fast-pacing his way through his hilarious poetry, as well as other moments of comedy. If you really love this book, then please contact the publishers and try to get it back in print (where it belongs).

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The incredible words of JCC with accompanying illustrations by Steve Maguire; witty and clever. It will always be a classic.

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