Name: WHAT
Brand: John Cooper Clarke

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signed bookplate by John Cooper Clarke

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Hardback

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Signed copies: Yes

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2024-02-08

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9781035033164signed

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9781035033164

Hardback | Signed Copy

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John Cooper Clarke

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Macmillan

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Writing

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John Cooper Clarke is an English performance poet, born on January 25, 1949 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Known as the punk poet, he gained fame for his dynamic performances during the late 70's punk scene. Cooper Clarke released several albums and singles between 1978 and 1982, often collaborating with the Invisible Girls.
With his energetic stage presence and unique style of poetry, John Cooper Clarke has become a legendary figure in the world of spoken word. Born and raised in Salford, Greater Manchester, he quickly made a name for himself within the vibrant punk scene of the late 70s. His performances were electrifying and captivated audiences with their raw energy.
Throughout his career, Cooper Clarke has released numerous albums and singles that showcase his poetic talent. Backed by the music of the Invisible Girls, his work transcends traditional boundaries and merges poetry with music seamlessly. His distinctive voice and thought-provoking lyrics have left an indelible mark on both the punk movement and spoken word genre.

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'Nothing short of dazzling' – Alex Turner

Dr John Cooper Clarke's dazzling, scabrous voice has reverberated through pop culture for decades, his influence on generations of performance poets and musicians plain for all to see. In&nbsp;WHAT,&nbsp;the original 'People's Poet' comes storming out of the gate with an uproarious new collection, reminding us why he is one of Britain's most beloved writers and performers. James Brown, John F. Kennedy, Jesus Christ: nobody is safe from the punk rocker's acerbic pen – and that's just the first poem.

Hot on the heels of&nbsp;The Luckiest Guy Alive&nbsp;and his sprawling, encyclopaediac memoir&nbsp;I Wanna Be Yours, the good Doctor returns with his most trenchant collection of poems yet. Vivid and alive, with a sensitivity only a writer with a life as varied and extraordinary as Cooper Clarke's could summon,&nbsp;WHAT&nbsp;is an exceptional collection from one of our foremost satirists.

WHAT

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Discover WHAT by John Cooper Clarke. A scabrous and uproarious collection of poems from the original 'People's Poet'. Label: Macmillan.