{"title":"Louise Carter","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Louise Carter collection, a compelling selection dedicated to the vibrant intersections of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e. Louise Carter is an extraordinary author renowned for her insightful exploration of human expression and creativity. Her works delve into the depths of our artistic heritage, offering readers fresh perspectives and profound understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eGolden Repair\u003c\/em\u003e, stands as a testament to her exceptional ability to weave cultural narratives into a tapestry of intriguing ideas. This book beautifully illustrates how art can serve as a medium for healing and transformation, resonating with anyone who has ever found solace in creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an avid reader, an art enthusiast, or a seeker of cultural insights, Louise Carter’s collection promises to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the diverse world of arts. Dive into her books and embark on a journey of discovery with one of the most thought-provoking authors in the field today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"golden-repair-by-louise-carter-9781922725479","title":"Golden Repair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful debut presenting a bold new female voice in Australian poetry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe poems in this collection draw upon the sounds, colours and quirks of urban and suburban Australia. Personal perceptions and associations are interwoven with snippets of speech, soundbites from TV shows, the percussive rhythm of highways and tramlines, and the atmospheric permutations of a climate in flux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInfused with a romantic sensibility, the poems dramatise the ways in which relationships are played out in ordinary circumstances, on balconies, backyards, streets and against skylines. As the poet exclaims, 'Oh Lord of Chlorine, Gear Sticks, Forklifts and Cream Cheese, forgive my short attention span. Grant me a chance to find enchantment in ordinary things.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the collection the extended sequence of poems \u003cem\u003eGolden Repair\u003c\/em\u003e portrays the intoxicating highs of love and the darker emotions that come with its loss - the anger, the recriminations, the loneliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a doctoral student, Carter studied Luke Davies' collection \u003cem\u003eTotem\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eGolden Repair\u003c\/em\u003e may be seen as her own extended outcry of praise and lament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078709362924,"sku":"9781922725479","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15665913482872.jpg?v=1765218439"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/louise-carter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}