{"title":"John Upton","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Upton's works delve into the intricate world of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring themes that challenge perspectives and inspire reflection. His writing often melds sharp insight with evocative storytelling, inviting readers to experience the delicate balance between beauty and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eEmbracing The Razor\u003c\/em\u003e, Upton captures the nuanced tensions that define artistic expression and cultural debate. Readers can expect thought-provoking narratives that engage both the mind and the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"embracing-the-razor-by-john-upton-9781922186621","title":"Embracing The Razor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTender poems on the death of his wife, witty Philip Larkin apercus, meditations on the spiritual need of Australians for Europe, hard-eyed satire as a political fixer dismisses as out-of-date the instruments of torture in the Tower of London: John Upton's range is broad and his poetic skills accomplished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also wit, along with rollicking humour and love of the absurd, with jealous Othello transposed into Sydney's posh Eastern Suburbs, and a defrocked priest with a gambling habit sacked and clerking at the TAB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmbracing The Razor\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Upton's ability to blend tenderness with sharp satire, offering readers a rich tapestry of themes and styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596331729132,"sku":"9781922186621","price":57.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3949f06657205bde859b227159fedfca.jpg?v=1777930129"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-upton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}