The debut poetry collection from singer-songwriter Marina Diamandis mines themes of teenage trauma and the messy complexity of relationships with the same unerring ear as her celebrated song lyrics.
Raw and moving poems of love, solitude, and the struggles of youth, from fan-favorite and platinum-certified singer Marina.
'I thought if i ate the world, i would finally be full, i would never be hungry again.'
In this debut poetry collection, Marina's talent for powerful, evocative song lyrics finds a new outlet as her words weave stories of resilience and self-discovery. Each poem resonates with the same creative melodies and emotional depth that have made her an artistic sensation. Hailed by The New York Times for 'redefining songs about coming of age, and the aftermath, with bluntness and crafty intelligence,' Marina delves even further into teenage trauma, youth, and the highs and lows of relationships in these profound, autobiographical poems.
Eat the World compiles Marina's original poems and collaborative illustrations to form a collection that transcends the boundaries of music and literature. Her poetry invites readers to explore the human experience through her perspective, offering a profound glimpse into the artist's soul and the universal emotions that connect us all.
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 9781837262182
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 190 g
Dimensions: 204 x 135 x 19 mm
Edition: Main
The persona-driven approach that has informed many of [Marina's] lyrics is used here, the character an unmoored rock star. There's brilliant phrasemaking and sharp observations throughout - Guardian
Like the music, [Marina's] poetry is by turns surreal and straight, packed with lines that start out sweet and quickly sour. Eat the World explores love, bad boyfriends, youth and loneliness; the poems have gut-punch titles - Sunday Times Style
The book chronicles Diamandis's late teens through her mid-30s, revisiting past wounds with her distinctive wit and the rich symbolism that is a cornerstone of her lyrical style. The collection blends introspection with storytelling, offering readers insight on her state of mind before fame and during much of her musical career - Vanity Fair
Marina explores topics ranging from self-worth and identity to loneliness and longing for connection . . . She incorporates scrapbook and zine-inspired visuals into its lineup of thirty-eight poems. And, like her music, Marina's written work is laced with brilliant and bold wordplay throughout - Cosmopolitan
The book is not out yet, but this does not mean we cannot review this glamorous cover of the book.
Firstly I would like to start with colouring of the book. We can see that orange and pink is heavily used in the...
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The actual book itself is not disappointing at all but the signed edition was wrongly advertised, was expecting the actual book to be signed but it’s just a little bookplate stuck in wonky. There is also an annoying... More
Very good quality. Received today ahead of public sale. Very impressed. signed edition signature under a sticker apparently on the front.This as it a Christmas present for my daughter who is a big fan .
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