A Wee Bit Zen
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Luath Press Ltd
Published:30th Aug '26
Should be back in stock very soon
This delightful new collection of short-form poetry from former Edinburgh Makar Alan Spence is a descendant of his bestselling cult classic Glasgow Zen.
Haiku and senryu, translations from the Japanese; found poems, sound poems, visual and text poems, puns and one-liners, overheard word-on-the-street poems, everyday zen; timeless poems of the here and now, capturing moments of stillness and surprise; poignant, insightful and touching, shot through with warmth and humour – a peculiarly Scottish take on things.
A book to dip into and savour.
A wee book with a big heart.
Alan Spence’s new haiku collection combines comedy with genuine profundity. STUART KELLY, The Scotsman
Praise for Glasgow Zen
One of Scotland’s most accomplished literary talents. Times Literary Supplement
Spence is a calm and necessary visionary, all openness of instinct and imagination. ALI SMITH
He is a gentle writer, but never sentimental. The beautiful moments have always been earned. He is a writer to cherish, one offering deep and fulfilling pleasures. ALLAN MASSIE, The Scotsman
Memorable poignancy and poetic compression. Sunday Times
The 150 pieces in this exquisite collection take the reader through the unfolding beauty of the passing seasons, their fleeting delights presented in a pleasing pocket-size format. Scotland on Sunday
ISBN: 9781804253489
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
128 pages