{"title":"Scott-Patrick Mitchell","description":"\u003cp\u003eScott-Patrick Mitchell is a celebrated performance poet and writer whose works bring a fresh, vivid perspective to the Arts \u0026amp; Culture domain. Known for their evocative storytelling and innovative use of language, Mitchell's creations often explore themes of identity, transformation, and societal issues, offering readers a thought-provoking literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong their acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eClean\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a deeply personal and gripping narrative. It forms part of a collection that dives into the complexities of mental health, recovery, and the human condition, showcasing Mitchell's adept skill at blending raw emotion with artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned poetry enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Scott-Patrick Mitchell's books promise to engage and inspire, making them an essential addition to any Arts \u0026amp; Culture collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clean-by-scott-patrick-mitchell-9780645247930","title":"Clean","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur lucent teeth spark the rainbow dark. Here, we do not use words like love. Instead, we speak with hands that hold as shoulders tussle the roughhouse rougher. In the absence of daylight, we are just two young men, silent save for giggle and shoe scuff - we do not rouse suspicion when touching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003efrom 'Night Orchids'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this volume, Scott-Patrick Mitchell propels us into the seething mess of the methamphetamine crisis in Australia today. These poems roil and scratch, exploring the precarious life of addiction and its sleep deprivation. From an unsteady and unsavoury life, we are released into the joy of a recovery made through sheer hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven in the disintegration, the poet points us towards love and carries tenderness every day in memory. Scott-Patrick Mitchell's decades of spoken-word practice has enabled a fine tuning on the page when, for so many readers, we enter into an alien zone of unknowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClean\u003c\/em\u003e was shortlisted in the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2023 and the Best Book category in the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076487528684,"sku":"9780645247930","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19924873482417.jpg?v=1765198865"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/scott-patrick-mitchell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}