My Sand Life, My Pebble Life by Ian Mcmillan

My Sand Life, My Pebble Life by Ian Mcmillan

Celebrated poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan transports you to a world of childhoods by the sea in this warm, darkly funny and sublimely crafted book.

My Sand Life, My Pebble Life is a fine companion * John Hegley *
a collection of heart-warming coastal tales from writer, playwright and broadcaster Ian McMillan..evokes a wonderful sense of nostalgia that's sure to transport you back to your own coastal experiences. * Coast Magazine *
It's the grit in the shell that turns these memories into pearls... To describe these essays as 'poetic' seems almost redundant. There is a small cluster of poems...at the heart of the book, but the whole thing works at that level... McMillan's turn of phrase is as richly laconic as ever. -- Brian Morton * Times Literary Supplement *
This heartwarming and sea-air-infused collection of coastal memories will instantly transport you back to childhoods spent at the seaside. * Countryman *
a kaleidoscope of seaside memories * The Radio Times *
Combines poignant snatches of personal history with a delightfully nostalgic celebration of the British seaside holiday. * Daily Mail *
Poignant...this book is sure to bring a smile to your face * Towpath Talk *
Quietly surreal ... McMillan's turn of phrase is as richly laconic as ever. * Times Literary Supplement *
delivered in Ian's unmistakable homespun poetic fashion... My Sand Life, My Pebble Life transports the reader to coast around the country * Yorkshire Post *
This delightful, warm companion will provide ideal holiday reading for many * Best of British magazine *
Ian McMillan is brilliant at narrating life and capturing the moment * Big Issue in the North *
delightful * Prospect *
evocative * Choice Magazine *
Charming...heart-warming...nostalgic * The Great Outdoors *
Take a nostalgic trip with broadcaster, journalist and poet Ian McMillan as he brings his coastal memories to life with an abundance of rich memories... perceptive and funny. * The People's Friend *

Ian McMillan is a poet, journalist, playwright and broadcaster. He’s written comedy for radio and plays for the stage, and worked extensively in radio and television. He currently presents The Verb on BBC Radio 3 and appears as a regular on Coast, BBC Breakfast, Countryfile, Pick of the Week, Last Word and The Arts Show.

With the Times Education Supplement describing him as ‘the Shirley Bassey of performance poetry’ and Andy Kershaw saying ‘he’s inching towards the status of a National Treasure’, he’s been a castaway on Desert Island Discs, poet in residence for The Academy of Urbanism and Barnsley FC, resident poet at English National Opera and UK Trade & Investment poet, Yorkshire TV’s Investigative Poet and Humberside Police’s Beat poet.

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ISBN 13	9781472982940
ISBN 10	1472982940
Title	My Sand Life, My Pebble Life
Author	Ian Mcmillan
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2022-06-09
Number of pages	176
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.