{"title":"Hazel Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eHazel Smith’s work explores the vibrant intersections of language, art, and identity. With a keen eye for cultural nuance, her writing invites readers to consider how words migrate and transform across borders, reflecting the dynamic nature of contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of Hazel Smith will find a thoughtful engagement with the arts and culture, offering fresh perspectives that challenge and inspire. Her books blend literary creativity with insightful commentary, making them a compelling choice for those interested in the evolving landscape of cultural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"word-migrants-by-hazel-smith-9781925336030","title":"Word Migrants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWord Migrants\u003c\/em\u003e by Hazel Smith is a compelling poetry collection that engages directly with contemporary political and social issues. It delves into civil war and the flight of populations, oppressive regimes and the disappearance of dissidents, and the unpredictable effects of climate change. These pressing global issues are interwoven with personal experiences of death and dementia, abuse, disability, and childlessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe poems portray intense psychological states of indecisiveness, anxiety, disorientation, and guilt. To dramatise this sense of unease, the collection employs surreal conjunctions and metaphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmith, a new media artist and musician, infuses her poetry with techniques from these fields. The collection features linguistic coloratura, the evocation of virtual realities, and the innovative use of cutting and pasting from the internet. Elements such as remixing, sampling, and quotation are employed to drive home the poems' effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384217551084,"sku":"9781925336030","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/76ddb2bc23927acbaae79a693856c53d.jpg?v=1773436296"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hazel-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}