{"title":"Louise Wakeling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouise Wakeling\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that delve into the intersections of contemporary society and culture. Her work often explores themes of identity and personal boundaries, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human relationships and social norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, Wakeling's books combine insightful commentary with engaging storytelling, making them a thoughtful choice for readers interested in the dynamic forces shaping modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"off-limits-by-louise-wakeling-9781922571021","title":"Off Limits","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOff Limits\u003c\/i\u003e features toads and torched pubs, and the hidden lives of foxes. The title poem suggests spaces that are barred, out of bounds. By extension, the collection probes underground mindscapes and the buried lives of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLifts manhole covers, shines a spotlight on the ways the human heart enacts rebellion. 'Tunnel rats' skateboarding in Sydney's drains. Cavers making erotic forays into the forbidden White Bay Power Station. Developers eying off iconic buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese poems capture the desperation of commuters trapped on motorways, of long-distance lovers navigating desire between hot chilli sauce and Arizona landscapes. This is the territory of space travel and robots, the wonders of biomimicry and the transcending of our limitations to learn from animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWryly ironic about humanity's dream of reinventing itself on other planets, the poet resists the trashing of the one we inhabit. This is poetry of passionate engagement, clear-eyed and firmly earthed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Wakeling is the sceptic arsonist; sharp-eyed seer of the under things of places you thought you knew. Here she burns the words to see their lights. Watch your step.' Chris Mansell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431765131500,"sku":"9781922571021","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781922571021.jpg?v=1774557228"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/louise-wakeling.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}