Useless Magic

Lyrics, Poetry and Sermons

Florence Welch author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:5th Nov '20

Should be back in stock very soon

Useless Magic cover

This collection offers fans a unique glimpse into the artistic world of Florence Welch, featuring lyrics, poems, and personal reflections in Useless Magic.

In Useless Magic, the iconic voice of Florence + the Machine invites readers into a beautifully curated collection of her lyrics, poems, and personal scrapbook entries. This work serves as a heartfelt exploration of the artist's creative process, revealing the thoughts and emotions that underpin her music. Florence reflects on the prophetic nature of her songs, describing them as subconscious messages that often reveal their significance only in hindsight. This candid approach offers fans a deeper understanding of her artistic journey.

The collection is not just a compilation of her work, but rather a glimpse into the colorful and sometimes tumultuous world of a passionate artist. As readers delve into Useless Magic, they will find themselves feeling as though they are peering into a private journal, experiencing the highs and lows of Florence's life through her words. The honesty and vulnerability displayed in this volume resonate deeply, making it a treasure for fans and newcomers alike.

Accompanied by additional lyrics, poems, and a new chapter of sermons, Useless Magic stands as a testament to the power of creativity and self-expression. It captures the essence of Florence's artistry, showcasing her ability to weave profound messages into her work while engaging readers on a personal level. This collection is a celebration of the magic that can be found in the seemingly useless moments of life, encouraging readers to embrace their own creative journeys.

Her first book of poetry is an elegant collaged scrapbook * Observer *
A treasure . . . beautiful. Generous in its honesty, by the end you feel as though you have climbedinto the colourful, and sometimes tortured, world of a passionate artist * iNews *
Pop's high priestessbares her soul in this candid collection of poems and lyrics . . . offering a chance to appreciate on the bare stage of the blank page the fineness of her words. And like fellow poet-musician Nick Cave, Welch has found a way for the song and the voice of the rabbit-hearted girl to coexist * Observer *
A varied, visually arresting tome, it brings together poems, lyrics, sketches and notes from Welch's personal and professional life, making the reader feel as though they're peeking into a privatejournal * Refinery 29 *
An alchemy of memoir and imagination * Waterstones Newsletter *

ISBN: 9780241983829

Dimensions: 218mm x 170mm x 32mm

Weight: 760g

336 pages