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The Collected Poems of Terence Tiller
The Collected Poems of Terence Tiller
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Douglas died while Tiller went on to have a successful career at BBC radio, producing, among other things, the very first adaptation of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Now, we can see his achievement for what it is – unabashedly romantic, rich wordplay, with the Middle East, mythology, love, and desire firmly at its core.
Eyewear is pleased to publish this handsome hardcover edition on the centenary of the poet’s birth, with a scholarly introduction by Todd Swift, whose PhD was partly on Tiller, and a preface by Tiller’s grandson.
"Invaluable"... "as handsome a Collected as any poet could wish for".... - The Times
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By Richard Tyler. April 26, 2024. Todd Swift, owner of the Black Spring Press Group, says it is getting harder for independent publishers to remain viable amid fierce competition.