{"product_id":"high-rise-alan-parry-9798302099778","title":"High-Rise: Brutalist Poetry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigh-Rise: Brutalist Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, edited by Alan Parry, is a groundbreaking anthology that delves into the stark, uncompromising aesthetic of Brutalism in the poetic form. Inspired by the architectural ethos of unadorned functionality and the human stories trapped within, this collection brings together some of the most striking voices in contemporary poetry. Each poem stands as a testament to survival, resilience, and the beauty found in harsh realities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the grit of inner-city high-rises to the fragile lives hidden behind concrete walls, \u003ci\u003eHigh-Rise\u003c\/i\u003e is a reflection on the physical and emotional landscapes shaped by modernist structures. These are poems of struggle and survival, capturing the grim truths of urban existence and humanity's enduring fight against alienation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing over 30 contributors, including Wayne Russell, Paul Robert Mullen, Julie Stevens, and Lydia Unsworth, the collection spans themes of decay, defiance, and transformation. With pieces like \u003ci\u003eThe Heart is Murder, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrash Trucks and Fentanyl, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCracks in the Concrete, \u003c\/i\u003e the anthology embraces the unvarnished truth of the human condition in spaces both metaphorical and physical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Celebration of Brutalist Influence\u003c\/b\u003e: Poems that echo the stark beauty and utilitarian ethos of Brutalist architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUncompromising Themes\u003c\/b\u003e: Stories of hardship, hope, and humanity rendered with raw honesty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiverse Voices\u003c\/b\u003e: Contributions from renowned and emerging poets across the globe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Read \u003ci\u003eHigh-Rise: Brutalist Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis anthology is for readers who find beauty in the overlooked, meaning in the raw and unpolished, and resonance in the struggles of ordinary life. Whether you're drawn to the architectural starkness of Brutalism or the emotional depth of poetry, \u003ci\u003eHigh-Rise\u003c\/i\u003e bridges the two worlds with a bold, unfiltered honesty that lingers long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished by\u003c\/b\u003e: The Broken Spine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEditor\u003c\/b\u003e: Alan Parry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan Parry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798302099778\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.15d","brand":"Alan Parry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48851074613503,"sku":"9798302099778","price":8.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/high-rise-alan-parry-9798302099778","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}