Lost beauty

Lost beauty is the title of my latest pamphlet published by creative thorp. After the more esoteric themes of Life, its a return to the landscape inspired poetry of previous publications, and I think its the strongest set yet. The cover photograph is the wonderful Kyles of Bute on the Cowal Peninsula and was taken by Mary Thorp in the summer of 2009. I’ve posted three of the poems from the pamphlet HERE and you can purchase copies at £8.50 at the creative thorp website.

I was also pleased and honoured to hear that artist Charlie O’Sullivan has based some of her work on my poetry. She is holding an exhibition at the Tighnabruiach Gallery in July. Her stunning new piece where my heart lies is inspired by a line from one of  the poems in Lost Beauty.

Alongside the pamphlet is a new box-set of short pieces that complement the longer cycle. Secret Coast was inspired by the Cowal and the wonderful hospitality of Penny and Andrew at the Tighnabruiach Gallery. The poetry cards each carry an original short poem combined with one of Mary’s evocative photographic images and printed on our trademark Calisto Pearl card. Purchase Secret Coast at creative thorp for £9.50.

                      

Life

life is the latest pamphlet from Steve Thorp published by creative thorp. You can read poems from life by clicking HERE.

“This project emerged when Steve Thorp met artist Kim Major-George at an art and design event in 2009. Immediately something sparked and this collection of poetry is the result. Life was written and compiled in celebration of Kim’s Age of Enlightenment sculptures and her Life of Buddha exhibition UK tour in 2009 and 2010.

Kim Major-George is usually known for her distinctive spiritual collagraphs. In 2009 she created three large sculptured panels of the prophet Buddha. These powerful images are created using layer upon layer of paper covered with gesso and finally painted with acrylic.

This pamphlet by Steve Thorp is in two parts. The first, Questing, comprises poems reflecting on the dilemmas of our existence, the questions we ask and the places we sometimes turn. Part two, Wisdoms, has a surer intent. Inspired by small pieces of wisdom from Buddhist teachers, psychotherapists, surfers, poets and others, Wisdoms explores the steps we can make to embody ourselves in the world, rather than, more simply, just being a follower”. (from the introduction to life)

editions is a series of four original poetry pamphlets written by Steve Thorp. Each beautifully produced pamphlet contains 20 original poems and features a different cover illustration by Mary Thorp. The pamphlets have been selling well in galleries and at exhibitions and shows since their release in 2008. People seem to love the poetry and the format and design of the pamphlets. They are available for order from the creative thorp website.

IN THE MEANTIME YOU CAN READ POEMS FROM editions 1 HERE AND editions 2 HERE

Steve’s poetry is also published in gift-boxes and a number of new projects are planned for 2010 and 2011.

If you’d like to book Steve Thorp for a poetry talk or reading – then contact him at steve@creativethorp.com

You can find out more about his speaking and training work HERE.

Editions 3 and 4 – new releases

editions is a series of original poetry pamphlets written by Steve Thorp. Each beautifully produced pamphlet contains 20 original poems and features a different cover illustration by Mary Thorp.

editions 1 and 2 have been selling well in galleries and at exhibitions and shows since their release last year. People seem to love the poetry and the format and design of the pamphlets. A little later than planned, editions 3 and 4 are to be released in April and launched at the British Crafts Trade Fair in Harrogate. They will also be launched on this weblog in the next few days. Poetry from the new editions will also be posted here soon and they’ll be available for pre-order from the newly updated creative thorp website.

The new website has been significantly updated and improved and now has a facility for online purchase through Paypal.

IN THE MEANTIME YOU CAN READ POEMS FROM editions 1 HERE AND editions 2 HERE

Editions 1 & 2 are rich in the themes of landscape, metaphor and the symbols of imagination, experience and belief. Steve Thorp’s poetry is also published in gift-boxes and online and a limited edition book combining Steve’s words with Mary’s images is planned for later this year.

You can PURCHASE editions 1 and 2 NOW by visiting the creative thorp online marketplace. Click HERE to be taken to the poetry page.Each pamphlet retails at £8.50* – but a subscription to all four editions will costs only £28* – a substantial saving.

If you’d like to book Steve Thorp for a poetry talk or reading – then contact him at steve@creativethorp.com

You can find out more about his speaking and training work HERE.

editions

This is the weblog site for Steve Thorp’s editions - a themed series of poetry pamphlets published by creative thorp. it will carry poetry and news about how you can purchase editions. There will be special offers, and I’ll also be publishing comments and reviews.

READ POEMS FROM EDITIONS 1 AND EDITIONS 2

The first two editions were published in Spring 2008, with editions 3 & 4 released in Autumn 2008. Each beautifully produced pamphlet contains 20 original poems and features a different cover illustration by Mary Thorp.

Editions 1 & 2 are rich in the themes of landscape, metaphor and the symbols of imagination, experience and belief. Steve Thorp’s poetry is also published in gift-boxes and online and a limited edition book combining Steve’s words with Mary’s images is planned for later this year.

You can PURCHASE editions 1 and 2 NOW for £8.50 by emailing Steve Thorp at: steve@creativethorp.com

Alternatively you can SUBSCRIBE TO THE editions SERIES by downloading the editions 2008 flyer.

editions is a themed series of poetry pamphlets available for purchase separately or by subscription. Each pamphlet retails at £8.50* – but a subscription to all four 2008 editions costs only £26* – a substantial saving.

When you subscribe, you’ll be sent editions 1 & 2 immediately – with editions 3 & 4 sent in October 2008. Subscribers to editions will automatically be offered discounts on the 2009 series and future publications. To purchase or subscribe, simply download the editions 2008 flyer, fill in the form and send it with a cheque for the full amount plus £1 postage and packing per order, payable to creative thorp to: Editions subscriptions, creative thorp, 40, Bloxham Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9JN or email an order to: steve@creativethorp.com

If you’d like to book Steve for a poetry talk or reading – then contact him at steve@creativethorp.com