A Poet, On Park Hill? Outside the Box. A strong contender in the canon of brutalist literature, this colour edition of the popular autobiographical book about the life and experiences of a real resident on the infamous flats includes a brand new section starting from after the original publication until leaving the estate. What's it like to be one of the people who live on those grim looking concrete creations from the mid 20th century? Ever wondered what sort of person may be up there, looking from their window wondering what sort of person you are? Well, this is a unique insight into the mind of a long term resident of the Sheffield Park Hill estate in the last stages of its original life before the grand regeneration. Stories, facts and photographs alongside varied poetry inspired by Park Hill, this tells a story of one of the many who called these flats home, and proud to do so.
Sinister MysticaA Part of The Trident of the Eternal ChildFollowing on from and leading up to the events in Harmonium Alesta, we findgreat forces of spiritual and cosmic magnitude bringing about events that further the tipping of natural order and balance.We join two life long friends who get caught upin very dark magic, a baby born with magnificent powers, and a mother's journey to reclaim her child.Magical escapism at its best.
A Poet, On Park Hill? Outside the Box. A strong contender in the canon of brutalist literature, this colour edition of the popular autobiographical book about the life and experiences of a real resident on the infamous flats includes a brand new section starting from after the original publication until leaving the estate. What's it like to be one of the people who live on those grim looking concrete creations from the mid 20th century? Ever wondered what sort of person may be up there, looking from their window wondering what sort of person you are? Well, this is a unique insight into the mind of a long term resident of the Sheffield Park Hill estate in the last stages of its original life before the grand regeneration. Stories, facts and photographs alongside varied poetry inspired by Park Hill, this tells a story of one of the many who called these flats home, and proud to do so.
An assured local legend, The I Love You Bridge is one of the most famous parts of the iconic city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Alongside the numerous quality museums, galleries, libraries and beautiful outdoor spaces, Park Hill estate is one of the must see places for locals and visitors alike. The brutalist structure of the Park Hill building, with its cubist vision and compartmental housing solutions brings discussion and emotions to most who have been touched by its shadow. The one unifying factor which seems to complete the understanding for anyone with doubts about the humanity that took place there almost in secret in the late 20th century, is this bridge. On the highest walkway, of the highest block, a daredevil graffiti artist has made an immortal declaration of love. As the message of unity, with love literally building bridges became widely known, more people have turned to the I Love You Bridge for an insight into life up on Park Hill. Rowan Blair Colver, a long term resident of the estate wrote a poem that keeps coming up time after time when the bridge is mentioned. A Grammar School education and fourteen years life experience as a resident on the infamous Sheffield Park Hill estate in its bustling heyday may sound like an unusual combination. However, the result of this alchemy of soul and landscape has produced what is arguably a truly significant contribution to the local culture. Colver, self-published author of A Poet, on Park Hill?, a book about his life and experiences within the brutalist architecture, put pen to paper after finding success with internet poetry competitions. Since then, his work has been picked up by BBC Radio 4, local radio and internet users worldwide including bloggers, readers and promoters. "The I Love You Bridge", one of the writer's most quoted works was written about the famous graffiti landmark, hidden within the concrete and windows on the highest bridge. It has inspired this collection of romantic and heartfelt favourites, each poem carefully chosen to reflect the soul of building bridges through acts of love and understanding. Compassion, wisdom and care are here shown to be fundamental aspects of life, no matter where it may be.
A book about Benefits, Scrounging and Honest Hard Work. Written by Rowan Blair Colver, cover image painted by Vanna Alberti.A book about Benefits, Scrounging and Honest Hard Work. Written by Rowan Blair Colver, cover image painted by Vanna Alberti. A fictional discussion of the real life behind the concrete curtain, where politicians and lawmakers seem to always know what's best but have never spent so much as a night in the shoes of the people they affect. Scum looks at a small period of time in the life of a young man, any young man, who is on his own, doing his best and has not yet found his way onto the social ladder. Torn between the priorities of his friends, the community and the job centre, the classic vision of 'life in front of daytime tv' is washed away with some very realist, gritty and honest commentary. From the author of "A Poet, On Park Hill?" Colver brings his fourteen plus years experience of living life under the shadow of this stereotype. Exciting, fresh and with a healthy dose of spice, Scum will entertain you first, make you laugh and then maybe help you think again when discussing welfare and what a modern nation can be expected to offer for its citizens. With some swearing and brief but mild erotic scenes, Scum is a book suitable for an adult audience. It also may be suitable for some teenagers. The story begins in the workplace and our hero, Raymond, is not doing very well with his marketing targets. We soon discover why, he is not cut out for this kind of work. He cares too much, he's kind and he doesn't feel comfortable with bending the truth. After meeting Skye, a woman who he can't help but preoccupy his thoughts with, and then going home to his lodged room with an 'ex' drug addict hippy with an inherited property, everything falls apart. We read as Raymond attempts to claw himself into security of self and home despite the efforts of the people around him to make use of his predicament for their own gain, in return for assistance. With the continual media bombardment of anti welfare politics and the emotive comments made by heavyweight personalities who haven't so much as claimed housing benefit in their lives, Scum turns the tables and illuminates the truth as to what it can be like when we are on the bottom rung of the social ladder.The story begins in the workplace and our hero, Raymond, is not doing very well with his marketing targets. We soon discover why, he is not cut out for this kind of work. He cares too much, he's kind and he doesn't feel comfortable with bending the truth. After meeting Skye, a woman who he can't help but preoccupy his thoughts with, and then going home to his lodged room with an 'ex' drug addict hippy with an inherited property, everything falls apart. We read as Raymond attempts to claw himself into security of self and home despite the efforts of the people around him to make use of his predicament for their own gain, in return for assistance. With the continual media bombardment of anti welfare politics and the emotive comments made by heavyweight personalities who haven't so much as claimed housing benefit in their lives, Scum turns the tables and illuminates the truth as to what it can be like when we are on the bottom rung of the social ladder.
Join Terrance, a rather shy little hedgehog, as he goes on an extraordinary and brave journey. What does he find, where does he go, and why? Find out in this delightful story.
