Malcontent (Paperback or Softback)

A startling and knife-sharp collection of poems by a poet who challenges our preconceptions of ‘page’ poetry. Fusing an adept handling of form with experimental inventiveness, a complex, rich vocabulary and potent, sometimes unsettling subject matter, this is a Red Bull of a read, stimulating and provocative. (Anna Saunders) ----- ‘Evocative, atmospheric, breathing new life into the everyday, the things we know and see without seeing any more - Ziggy shows them to us afresh in flutters of words and images that build into intriguing tapestries of objects seen in new ways, of things felt keenly and of the business of living.’ (Nicola Harrison) ----- ‘Ziggy's poetry will always come in from left field and surprise you, yet with the calm controlled competence of the craftsman.’ (Guy Mortenson) ----- ‘Ziggy is an inspirational figure in the Gloucester poetry scene and his unique style of wordplay is well worth the read. Uncompromising, sometimes controversial, but always entertaining, this collection is a worthy addition to anyone’s collection.’ (Clive Oseman) ----- ‘The poems in this book are varied and ranging in their content, but tied together by the quality and intricacy of the writing. You will need to read this collection more than once, and you will enjoy it each time.’ (Case Bailey) ----- ‘We are undeniably in deep waters here. The readerrequires to take a deep breath before plunging in and then swimming steadily from start to finish of this collection.’ (Peter Wyton)