{"title":"Charlie Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the \u003cem\u003eCharlie Smith\u003c\/em\u003e collection, where the vibrant world of Arts \u0026amp; Culture comes alive through captivating narratives and insightful perspectives. Charlie Smith is a distinguished author renowned for weaving intricate tales that explore the nuanced layers of human creativity and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith works such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Am Your Lifeguard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Charlie Smith takes readers on an enlightening journey, combining rich storytelling with profound cultural insights. This book, along with others in his oeuvre, showcases his ability to engage and inspire, offering readers a unique window into the arts and humanities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into the compelling universe created by Charlie Smith and discover stories that not only entertain but also provoke thought and reflection. Whether you're a veteran of the arts or new to this vibrant field, Charlie Smith's works promise a rewarding reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the exceptional \u003cem\u003eCharlie Smith\u003c\/em\u003e collection today and let each narrative guide you through the beauty and complexity of Arts \u0026amp; Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-am-your-lifeguard-by-charlie-smith-9781324118176","title":"I Am Your Lifeguard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on nine previous collections and including nearly fifty new poems, Charlie Smith's \u003cem\u003eI Am Your Lifeguard\u003c\/em\u003e marks the return of one of our most honest and unorthodox poets. The poems in this collection expose jagged truths: some are love letters; some focus our attention on beauty we may have otherwise missed, stepped over or cast aside; some tell us secrets we may want to carry in a locket; some are x-ray readings of our hearts; some are laugh-out-loud funny; some are quiet revelations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is a prism through which Smith refracts and reflects the experience of consciousness, such as \"No Nonsense,\" in which he writes that \"I came \/ away from myself \/ unstuck \/ and a sort of translucent orderliness \/ like a small herd of gazelles \/ entered my mind.\" The cascade of imagery, observation, and revelation that characterises Smith's work imbues the collection with an expansive, radical compassion. It \"remind[s] us . . . we don't really know what beauty is until we've looked hard at the horror that throws beauty into bright relief\" (David Kirby, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Am Your Lifeguard\u003c\/em\u003e is prophetic and prescient, exquisitely descriptive of what it means to be human, and astonishingly attentive to beauty found even in the most derelict places. This collection is a stunning retrospective from an award-winning writer of \"scalding aortal brilliance\" (\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306907910380,"sku":"9781324118176","price":62.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/957995054f589a8424f30a5472a4b577.jpg?v=1771100250"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/charlie-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}