{"title":"Arlo Parks","description":"\u003cp\u003eArlo Parks crafts evocative narratives that explore the nuances of identity, emotion, and connection through a poetic lens. Readers can expect a tender blend of introspection and vivid storytelling that resonates deeply within contemporary arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic Border\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Parks’s ability to weave intimate moments with broader themes, offering a reflective and heartfelt experience that lingers long after the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-magic-border-by-arlo-parks-9780008646707","title":"The Magic Border","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn embrace of a book\u003c\/em\u003e – Florence Welch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Poetry was my place, my little clearing in the forest, where I could quietly put everything I was holding. I’m not sure what gave me the courage to open up that space to you, but here I am, doing it.’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic Border\u003c\/em\u003e is the debut book from Mercury Prize-winning musician and poet Arlo Parks, combining never-before-seen poetry, song lyrics and beautiful, intimate images from collaborator, photographer Daniyel Lowden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing twenty original poems, alongside an exclusive artist’s statement and the complete lyrics from her sophomore album \u003cem\u003eMy Soft Machine\u003c\/em\u003e, this vital collection explores the queer experience, blackness, grief, trauma and love through the eyes of the remarkable young musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic Border\u003c\/em\u003e allows readers rare insight into her creative process and beautifully showcases the full breadth of Arlo’s singular artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Arlo Parks pulls beauty around her as a war tactic, and she shares the spoils with us’ – Katie Gavin, MUNA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘There’s as much music in Arlo’s poetry as there is poetry in her music’ – Lucy Dacus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Wonderful, full of intoxicating beauty and tenderness. This is a collection to savour’ – Irenosen Okojie, author of \u003cem\u003eNudibranch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599666200812,"sku":"9780008646707","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008646707-the-magic-border.jpg?v=1777982864"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/arlo-parks.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}