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The Manufactured Thrill

Tim Barlow author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Flapjack Press

Publishing:26th Jan '26

£12.00

This title is due to be published on 26th January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

The Manufactured Thrill cover

Tim Barlow's quirky poems tell of punks, pubs, petrosexuals, Tinder, taxis, taxes, and other snippets from life's great lottery.
Within these pages, you'll witness the rise of the grey army, contemplate whether a dragonfly weighs more than your soul, discover if there is life on Jupiter's moons, or if AI will steal your lover.
A sideways look at 21st Century society – sometimes serious, often witty, always poetic.

“On the page or on the stage, Tim’s witty, quietly subversive words are always a delight.” James Domestic, poet, musician & punk
“Tim’s enthusiasm for words and poetry is contagious. His work delights with playfulness and energy.” Henry Normal, poet, writer, TV & film producer

ISBN: 9781068214592

Dimensions: 197mm x 134mm x 8mm

Weight: unknown

108 pages