Peace, Love & Potatoes: John Hegley

Review John Hegley is to potatoes what Wordsworth has been to daffodils ― Observer Comedy's poet laureate ― Independent The Peter Kay of poetry . . . The more personal he is, the more poetic he becomes . . . lovely. -- Mark Sanderson ― Sunday Telegraph Published On: 2012-10-28 Confirms John Hegley's reputation as one of the wittiest of contemporary British poets ... a master of the poetically unexpected. -- Steve Barfield ― The Lady Published On: 2012-11-30 Product Description This volume by the inimitable poet, comedian and performer John Hegley brings together poetry, prose and drawings on the themes closest to his heart. Contemplating subjects from painting, France and family to Daleks and of course potatoes, these pieces are by turns funny, moving, thought-provoking - and always brilliantly original. Peace, Love and Potatoes opens a new window onto John Hegley's unique and vivid way of seeing the world, and is certain to delight fans old and new. Book Description The latest collection from one of Britain's best-loved poets, now in paperback From the Back Cover This volume by the inimitable poet, comedian and performer John Hegley brings together poetry, prose and drawings on the themes closest to his heart. Contemplating subjects from painting, France and family to Daleks and of course potatoes, these pieces are by turns funny, moving, thought-provoking - and always brilliantly original. Peace, Love and Potatoes opens a new window onto John Hegley's unique and vivid way of seeing the world, and is certain to delight fans old and new. About the Author John Hegley performs live in venues all over Britain. He appears on television and radio and his poems have been featured regularly in the Guardian. He has published numerous volumes of poetry, including My Dog is a Carrot[97880744586336], which sold 8,500 copies, and Uncut Confetti [9780413775702] which sold 4,000 copies.