Peter Cundall
A Life in Words
Poetry
Over 60 poems published in several magazines including Priapus, edited by John Cotton, former Head of the Poetry Society, and in Fragments, edited by Jack Yates, where he was in 25 of the 29 issues with one or two poems each time.
Creative Camera: Bill Jay was the first editor of this "immensely influential magazine" (Wikipedia) and he included some of Peter Cundall’s poetry in his magazines. Which was ideal for Peter who always wanted poetry to reach people it doesn’t normally reach. He was in Album also edited by Bill Jay
There are three books of Peter’s poetry published
Ballsgame Poetry by Peter Cundall illustrated and printed by Paul Peter Piech, Taurus Press. Now a minor collector’s item that sells at £65 copy.
A Little Neon from The Gods 11 poems by Peter Cundall illustrated and printed by Paul Peter Piech, Taurus Press.
“… Some good work here as readers of PRIAPUS will know, for Peter Cundall is a regular contributor. Gathered together the sharpness of the language, and human sympathy underlying the language, become the more apparent. Neat, clear press work with some excellent illustrations by Paul Peter Piech. This, together with the excellence of the poetry, makes it an item to be snatched up before it is sold out.”Private Libraries Magazine
Falling in Love Again (SBN 0 9532871 0 6 12 poems by Peter Cundall, illustrations by Jack Yates. Readings recorded by Tom Conti, Kara Wilson and others. Reprinted twice
Peter also created 4 Poster Poems with Jack Yates.
And had poetry in several exhibitions including the Fulham Gallery, Curwen Gallery, Camden Arts Centre and Barbican Library, and his three books are in the National Poetry Library.
For more information, please contact peter@petercundall.com
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