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‘A Marvellous Party’ ISBN 978-0-9932044-2-5
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This memoir is a wonderfully candid and engaging account of one man’s journey from family home to the heart of the gay cabaret scene, and the characters he met on the way.

Now in its THIRD print run, and back in stock!

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On orders from outside Europe, the default postage is surface mail. This can take several weeks to arrive. Royal Mail have put up airmail prices considerably. Please get in touch if you want your book sent this way.

‘City Baby’ ISBN 978-0-9567786-8-0
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The FIFTH (yes, you read that correctly!) print run of this book is now on sale!!! 

GBH aren’t just a punk band, they’re legends.
For over thirty years, they’ve been making music, making friends, and making trouble. They’ve toured the world, but stayed true to their Birmingham roots.

In this incredible book, bassist Ross Lomas tells his story.
It’s the story of how punk rock, and love, saved his life.

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On orders from outside Europe, the default postage is surface mail. This can take several weeks to arrive. Royal Mail have put up airmail prices considerably. Please get in touch if you want your book sent this way.

In North America? Our friends at Bazillion Points have now launched a US edition. Check their website for details! 

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‘But after the gig…’ ISBN 978-0-9932044-6-3
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When it comes to punk, Tezz Roberts has done it all. He’s been a front man, he’s played drums. He’s taught himself bass, then learned to play guitar. 

And if there’s an edge, Tezz has sailed close to it. Gone and leapt over it, just to see what’s on the other side. He’s made his way back, then gone and done it again. And again. And again. And again.

This book is his truth. Warts and all.

Enjoy it. It’s an incredible read.

The second run of this book is now in stock!!
Order your copy now and we’ll send it on its way!!

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‘Kiss & Make Up’ ISBN 978-0-9932044-1-8
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It’s the early ’80s in Birmingham, and Carl – a nightclubbing, vodka-soaked, drug-fuelled, New Romantic schoolboy – is desperate for the love his manic-depressive mother has never been able to give.
It’s the ’90s in London, and Carl – now a make-up artist to the likes of Margaret Thatcher – is stuck on a merry-go-round of clubs, Class A’s and casual sex. A dark family secret has haunted him for years but he can’t quite put his finger on it.
It’s the new millennium, and now that his mom’s skeletons are out of the closet, now he’s finally sober, will they be able to kiss and make up?  
“Hilarious and heartening, you may need to retouch your mascara after reading.” Damian Barr

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‘thirty-one small acts….’ ISBN 978-0-9932044-7-0
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Steve’s sixth collection of poems is a glorious weaving of celebration and defiance in politically turbulent times.

This book was published on May 1st, but lockdown curtailed our plans to sell it via ‘live’ events. Any orders via this website will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

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‘a fine fine place’ ISBN 978-0-9932044-3-2
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The fifth collection of poems from Steve builds on the reputation he deservedly garnered with ‘more bees bigger bonnets’.

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‘Kissing It All’ ISBN 1-873176-32-5
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Published through AK Press, Steve’s second book honed the fury, perception, and humour which informed his first, and also made him possibly the only poet to find his work used in an Edinburgh Festival show by legendary comic Arthur Smith. Now at a special bargain price! All money raised from sales of this book will go to local charities in the Black Country.

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Excerpts from both this book, and ‘Shattered’, can be found here:

http://stevepottinger.co.uk/poems/

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‘The Curious Mystery Of….’
ISBN 978-0-9567786-0-4
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The first book to come rolling off the Ignite presses, and one with a very long title, ‘The Curious Mystery…’ looks at what may happen to gods and goddesses when people stop believing in them. Could they possibly find themselves living in a northern town a little like Bradford? And what, pray, might happen then?

Witty, clever, and imaginative. This book is typical Joolz. Well worth picking up!

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‘more bees bigger bonnets’ ISBN 978-0-9932044-0-1
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Steve’s fourth collection of poems.
Read the review from Louder Than War here
And the review from Write Out Loud here.

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‘Wild Thing’ ISBN 978-0-9567786-2-8
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This is – without a doubt – one of Joolz’ finest works, and one which Ignite snapped up when larger publishers let it slip through their fingers. It’s a powerful, haunting read.

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‘Island Songs’ ISBN 978-0-9567786-4-2
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The third collection of poems from Steve. Whether heʼs dissecting hypocrisy, raging against the nationʼs somnolent slide into seemingly endless war, asking us to stand in the shoes of the vulnerable and broken, or celebrating the power of love to transform our lives and bring beauty to our world, Steveʼs poems are a reminder of the necessity to recognise our common humanity. Moving, passionate, and joyous, this is a book to savour.

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‘shattered’ ISBN 1-873176-58-9

Steve’s first book of poems came about when a representative of AK Press heard Steve performing as support on a Chumbawamba tour of the UK, and offered him a publishing deal. Published under his stage name of the time, Spot the Poet, ‘Shattered’ is a collection of angry, comic, and reflective poems and short stories.

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We’ve made as many of our books as possible available as e-books, whether you use a Kindle or another form of e-reader. Clicking on one of the titles below will take you to the Amazon Kindle page for that book. Please note: you cannot buy the books here!!

City Baby

A Marvellous Party

Kiss & Make up

Billie Morgan

Wild Thing

The Curious Mystery…

‘Dogged’ ISBN 978-0-9932044-8-7
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Marilyn Grundy is a little bit scared of Nancy Maddox, but then everyone is. Nancy may be seventy-nine, but she’s a force to be reckoned with, and even the local dealers tread warily round her. Who better to look after Marilyn’s tartan shopping trolley when she needs to keep it hidden away?

Nancy’s got a lot on her mind, though, and a cough that’s getting worse. Is she really going to be able to keep the trolley and its contents safe?

Set in her beloved Wolverhampton, Emma Purshouse’s debut novel is a gripping read, full of wonderfully observed characters.

Highly recommended.

This book is now in stock.

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