<ul><li>’Laura Dockrill is a singular talent in the rave new world world of poetry. Comparison to others would do her no justice. Bright, funny, intelligent and passionate, this is a book you should already be taking away from the shop…’ Phill Jupitus</li><li>‘Mistakes in the Background is an absolute treat …it’s about pure, old-school imagination and art. The poetry shines with playful juvenilia, discussing everything from childhood memories and sibling feuds to croissants, robots and opinionated inanimate objects. It often runs like stream-of-consciousness prose, and is both articulate and wildly creative. The passion that has created this work is evident in every sentence and illustration.’ Wears the Trousers Magazine</li></ul>

Feast your eyes on a treasury of words and illustrations from one of the most exciting young talents around, recently voted by The Times as one of the top ten literary talents of 2008. Enter the weird and wonderful world of Laura Dockrill … I draw like a left-handed baby, I can hardly spell my own name and watching me use a glue-stick is a bit like watching a large bear trying to ram his own head into a pocket-sized cat-flap …no, really. But once the book is finished, when I can see the pages coming together, getting thicker and thicker, detailed and covered with stories and my imagination recorded on pages …everything at last makes sense (to me at least). I did this because I have got things to say. I've got pictures I want you to see and characters I want you to meet – the crying ice-skating boy, the Rolf Harris obsessive, the rude girl in McDonalds with the chocolate milkshake and the try-hard Mighty Boosh watching mum. I don't keep a diary. I think they’re crap. But this is much more than a diary. This is my map.
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Feast your eyes on a treasury of words and illustrations from one of the most exciting young talents around, recently voted by The Times as one of the top ten literary talents of 2008.
• A 22 year old, from Brixton, sassy and edgy, a Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake meets Tim Burton rolled into one. • Mistakes in the Background will be beautifully illustrated and designed with some original extras. The perfect gift and self purchase this autumn. •Tipped as the one of the top ten hottest literary talents of 2008 according to The Times. •Over 300,000 have listened to her perform her poems on myspace http://profile.myspace.com/DOCKERSMC. • Massive potential for publicity. Laura will be on Bespoken Word for Radio 4 in July as well as doing gigs and workshops across London.The magazines are already excited about Laura and we will be pitching for TV, Radio and and a spoken word/poetry tour exclusive with one retailer. •Laura will appeal to fans of Kate Nash, Lily Allen, The Mighty Boosh and Russell Brand. •Best friends with Platinum selling Kate Nash, Laura is commissioned for all Kate's merchandising - everything from CD covers to T-shirts. She has also been designing chocolate wrappers, soft drinks and condom tins. Her illustrations and style of design is just as unique as her way with words. •Laura has just got back from Glastonbury, and will be performing at Reading, Leeds and Latitude festivals this summer. Laura is confirmed for the festivals next summer too. • Digital activity will include:• A downloadable version of the book as well as recording Laura performing her spoken word poetry which will be available through itunes.• Bespoke videos for Amazon and other retailers, an insight in to the wonderful world of Laura Dockrill.• Exciting opportunites with MySpace. Competition: Russell Brand, Mighty Boosh, David Shrigley
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780007300594
Publisert
2008-10-13
Utgiver
Vendor
HarperCollins
Vekt
241 gr
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
148 mm
Dybde
9 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
96

Om bidragsyterne

Laura Dockrill is a poet and illustrator from South London. A graduate of The Brit School of Performing Arts, twenty-three year old Laura was recently named one of the top ten literary stars of 2008 according to The Times. Her sassy and unique way with words has captivated audiences at gigs and festivals everywhere. Laura has created artwork for Kate Nash and everything from chocolate wrappers to condom tins.