Description
Manatomy is a collection of wry, witty and cheeky poems exploring how nature, nurture, pop culture, prejudice and politics shape the identity of camp gay man James McDermott. Structured in three parts - 'Boy', 'Youth' and 'Man' - Manatomy interrogates how the experiences of growing up gay in a homophobic world and in rural millennial England affect a gay man's relationships with himself, his partners, the LGBTQ+ community and the wider world
Longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize 2021
About the Author
James McDermott is a queer scriptwriter and poet based in East Anglia. James's plays include 'Time and Tide' (Park Theatre), 'CAMP!' (Norwich Arts Centre) and 'Rubber Ring' (Pleasance Islington; UK Tour) which has been published by Samuel French. James is currently writing new plays for Hampstead Theatre, HighTide, Eastern Angles and Norwich Playhouse. James is developing TV projects with Hat Trick, Big Talk and Hare & Tortoise. James has written several verse plays including 'Reveal' (commissioned by Collusion; performed on the streets of King Lynn) and 'Human Screens' (co-commissioned by Collusion and West Suffolk College; performed on the streets of Bury St Edmunds). James has performed his poetry at venues across the country including London's Southbank Centre, Arcola Theatre and Norwich Arts Centre. 'Manatomy' is James's debut poetry collection.
Reviews
"McDermott's debut collection delivers us his heart, his terrors and his triumphs. Posh Spice, Hooch, shower room headlocks, and a Daewoo Matiz all feature as he paints his passions on a quotidian backdrop. An honest and direct account of growing up gay on the very edges of England" Luke Wright; 'A work of great intimacy. Utterly contemporary and impressively confessional. A book that was missing from the lives of many youths of my generation. May it reach many.' - David McAlmont; 'This funny, frank and filthy debut begs to be shared with friends, lovers and homophobic relatives.' - Molly Naylor
Book Information
ISBN 9781911570912
Author James McDermott
Format Paperback
Page Count 75
Imprint Burning Eye Books
Publisher Burning Eye Books
Longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize 2021
About the Author
James McDermott is a queer scriptwriter and poet based in East Anglia. James's plays include 'Time and Tide' (Park Theatre), 'CAMP!' (Norwich Arts Centre) and 'Rubber Ring' (Pleasance Islington; UK Tour) which has been published by Samuel French. James is currently writing new plays for Hampstead Theatre, HighTide, Eastern Angles and Norwich Playhouse. James is developing TV projects with Hat Trick, Big Talk and Hare & Tortoise. James has written several verse plays including 'Reveal' (commissioned by Collusion; performed on the streets of King Lynn) and 'Human Screens' (co-commissioned by Collusion and West Suffolk College; performed on the streets of Bury St Edmunds). James has performed his poetry at venues across the country including London's Southbank Centre, Arcola Theatre and Norwich Arts Centre. 'Manatomy' is James's debut poetry collection.
Reviews
"McDermott's debut collection delivers us his heart, his terrors and his triumphs. Posh Spice, Hooch, shower room headlocks, and a Daewoo Matiz all feature as he paints his passions on a quotidian backdrop. An honest and direct account of growing up gay on the very edges of England" Luke Wright; 'A work of great intimacy. Utterly contemporary and impressively confessional. A book that was missing from the lives of many youths of my generation. May it reach many.' - David McAlmont; 'This funny, frank and filthy debut begs to be shared with friends, lovers and homophobic relatives.' - Molly Naylor
Book Information
ISBN 9781911570912
Author James McDermott
Format Paperback
Page Count 75
Imprint Burning Eye Books
Publisher Burning Eye Books
