The Sunflower of Hope: poems from the Mozambican revolution by Searle, Chris, ed - 1982

London: Writers & Readers Publishing 1975, 1975-01-01. Hardcover. Good.

London: Pluto Press. Very Good-. 1980. Softcover. 0861043324 . 247 pp. Edgewear, corners rubbed. Prev owner's name on ffep. An anthology of poems and stories documenting the struggles of the working people of East London over the last 100 years. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Welwyn, England: Brecht Times Press, 1972. 1st edition. Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket (as issued). Near Fine. 8vo, [iv]+26pp, printed wrappers. The uncommon first issue of this politically themed underground literary review from 1972 England. Unmarked copy, light outer wear.

London: Young World Books,, 1986. Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people" - Adrian Mitchell First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Adrian, with love and thanks, Forward ever! Chris". The recipient was Adrian Mitchell (1932-2008), poet, novelist and playwright. At the time of publication of this volume, it was left to independent publishers to talk about economic inequality and highlight the links between race and class. This volume, opening with the line "it is the ordinary people of this country that make our language", features a collection of essays by Searle, as well as poetry, short stories, and plays written by British schoolchildren from many different backgrounds. In May 1971, Chris Searle, then a young English teacher, was sacked for editing and publishing a collection of children's poetry, "Stepney Words", which captured their lives in East London in a raw and powerful way, capturing the racism and loneliness they… Read More