Introducing George The Poet

Oct 5, 2024 6:41 PM

Author:George the Poet

Listen to George perform each one of his poems as you read through the collection and enjoy a captivating, fully immersive poetry experience.

‘The title is Search Party – the idea being that we’re all out here looking for something, and my poems are my way of finding myself.’

A young black poet blending spoken word and rap; an inner city upbringing with a Cambridge education; a social consciousness with a satirical wit and infectious rhythm – George The Poet is the voice of a new generation.

Search Party is a thought-provoking and deeply autobiographical collection. From the overtly political ‘Go Home’ to the deeply personal ‘Full-time’; the narrative poems that offer vivid and unapologetic snapshots of inner-city life, such as ‘His Mistakes’, ‘Believer’ and the anthemic ‘My City’; to the provocative social commentary in ‘Lazy Dog’ and ‘YOLO’; to the inspiring, idea-driven pieces such as ‘The Power of Collaboration’ and ‘School Blues’, George takes poetry into new territories and to new audiences, offering a different way to talk about the things that matter, to explore his own experience and ideas, and encourage others explore theirs.

George The Poet’s mesmerising and unforgettable live performances have earned him critical acclaim. From sell-out headline gigs and YouTube hits, to recording his own music, and now his first collection of poetry, George uses his work to speak truth to power and challenge our preconceived ideas about the society we’re living in.

Whether you’re searching for yourself, for answers, for change – join the search party.

Reviews

Simply Thrilled is a brilliant caper, just like the Postcard label itself

—— MOJO

At some point, someone was going to write a book about the history of Postcard Records and barely a chapter into Simply Thrilled, you realise it would have been a tragedy if anyone other than Simon Goddard had taken on the job... It’s a testament to Goddard’s masterful storytelling that – once you’ve hooted at the last preposterous tale in Simply Thrilled – the myth looms larger than ever, the music a little more breathlessly brilliant than ever before.

—— Pete Paphides , Caught by the River

Wonderful, super and boss!

—— Edwyn Collins

A poet who writes about darkness and decay but makes people laugh, a human cartoon, a gentleman punk, a man who has stayed exactly the same for thirty years but never grown stale. John Cooper Clarke is an original

—— Claire Smith , Scotsman

How the son of a market porter gave up a career as an electrician to become one of Britain's most successful and best loved actors ... the long awaited story...

—— Independent

It really is a life story, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

—— Matt Baker, The One Show

He comes across as hugely likeable and approachable.

—— Daily Mail

Touching, funny and warm-hearted.

—— Sunday Mirror

Touching and funny ... it really is a top read.

—— Sun

Written with real charm.

—— Guardian

Affable, humble and unpretentious.

—— Metro

Lovely-jubbly.

—— ES Magazine

An engaging and entertaining read.

—— Daily Express

I absolutely loved reading this because it was just like [he] were talking to me.

—— Lorraine Kelly

An exceptional man who’s led an exceptional life…The book is wonderful ... It made me laugh a lot and then it made me quite weepy at times as well

—— Jo Whiley

Now his autobiography is out in paperback and reading it is like having the man himself talk to you from the comfort of his armchair. It’s a fascinating insight into a lost world … A true gent.

—— Sun

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