{"title":"Sam Duckor-Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003eSam Duckor-Jones crafts compelling works that engage deeply with themes of identity, place, and emotional resonance. Readers can expect a rich exploration of human experience, often conveyed through lyrical prose that blurs the boundaries between poetry and narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the Arts \u0026amp; Culture category, Duckor-Jones’s writing offers a unique perspective that invites reflection and connection. Titles like \u003cem\u003eGloria of Greymouth\u003c\/em\u003e showcase a thoughtful blend of intimacy and cultural insight, appealing to those who appreciate evocative and artful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gloria-of-greymouth-by-sam-duckor-jones-9781776923267","title":"Gloria of Greymouth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lusciously illustrated hardback chronicling the artist’s creation of Greymouth’s famous pink church, Gloria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, sculptor and poet Sam Duckor-Jones bought an abandoned church in Greymouth and named her Gloria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith yarn-bombed rafters, a costume bazaar, a plush loft, papier-mâché parishioners in the pews, and pink neon light bouncing off a rhinestone piano, Gloria has become a celebration of queer creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this record of Gloria’s establishment, Sam wrestles with solitude, religion, intimacy, art, and identity. He finds community in fellow artists and friendly locals, and solace in the rhythms of a quiet life. \u003ci\u003eGloria of Greymouth\u003c\/i\u003e is a chronicle of a magnificent transformation, a manifesto for play and pleasure, and the story of an artist’s being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48037602558188,"sku":"9781776923267","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781776923267.webp?v=1785375793"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sam-duckor-jones.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}