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The Hole in the Sum of my Parts

Matt’s first ‘proper’ book, published by the Poetry Trust. The Hole in the Sum of my Parts contains a selection of poems from Matt’s four self-published books (available elsewhere on this site) plus six or seven pages of new stuff. It’s gorgeous, though he says so himself. It has pictures, an illustrated section in the middle by the brilliant David Hughes, who is also responsible for the excellent cover. Just look at it. Worth the price of admission just to sit outside. “It’s a tiny treasure, not only funny but tender and true.” William Cook, The Guardian

Here We Are Then

The poems in this volume are pretty light – some might even say slight. But what they lack in depth they make up for in width, and what they lack in wit they make up for in brevity. What they lack in clarity they make up for in candour, and what they lack in stature they just sit there and lack.

Songs Sung Sideways

The verses in Songs Sung Sideways, like those in their predecessor, Here We Are Then, can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, backgrounds and body-types. Mr. Harvey’s poems have proved as popular with the dynamic “Let’s-get-up-and-change-the-world” person as they have with the more retiring “No-let’s-not-I-have-a-sore-wrist” individual, and possess strong appeal for all those in-between. (For copycat reasons this edition is not for sale in Alaska)

UK £3.99, Can. $6.95, Aus. $9.95, US $7.95

Standing Up To Be Counted Out

The poems in Standing Up To Be Counted Out possess all the warmthand wit of their predecessors, Here We Are Then and Songs Sung Sideways. Plus the collection as a whole (which also contains two very short stories) is greater than the sum of its parts. It is also tidier than the clutter of its components and holier than the immaculacy of its conception. Together these verses seem to hold up a mirror to the human psyche and: “That’ll be three pounds ninety-nine. Thank-you.”

UK £3.99, Can. $6.95, Aus. $9.95, US $7.95

Curtains and Other Material [SORRY, SOLD OUT]

Curtains and Other Material is Matt Harvey’s fourth pocket sized book. Containing, as it does, the usual collection of silly and solemn verse, plus a number of prose pieces and a short play – Bandaged Alaskans – this collection will inevitably reinforce Matt’s growing reputation as someone who writes things and puts them into little books. (This book is currently not for sale.)