New publications

Beyond the Window launch event! Thursday February 23rd 7.00 to 9.00 pm, at The Lamb and Lion, 4, High Petergate, York, with musical guests Bush and McCluskey.

Fighting Cock Press' latest publication, Beyond the Window is the long awaited first full collection by Alan Gillott. Alan is well known on both sides of the Atlantic. His poetry is full of variety, and whether light hearted or deeply serious, always well crafted. Beyond the Window will be launched in York and the United States from February 2012. (£7.50 UK/ $11.95 US.)

We are delighted to announce that 'At St David's' from Dune Fox and Other Poems by Colin Speakman has been listed for a Poetry Kit Award 2011/12. Copies are still available (£3.00uk/$5.00US).

Following the success of Rose Drew's Temporary Safety in the Purple Patch Awards of 2011, a new edition has been published, still at £6.50 UK/$9.95 US.

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Beyond the Window by Alan Gillott

posted 8 Feb 2012 13:59 by Pauline Kirk

Alan Gillott is well known on both sides of the Atlantic as a poet, co-editor of Stairwell Books and co-host of the Spoken Word 'open mic' in York. His first full collection takes us from England to the United States, India and places between. The journey is fascinating, thought provoking and always entertaining. Price £7.50 UK/$11.95 US. Available from February 2012.

Dune Fox and Other Poems

posted 21 Sep 2011 13:10 by Pauline Kirk [ updated 8 Feb 2012 14:11 ]

Dune Fox and Other Poems by Colin Speakman was launched in August 2011, and is available from Fighting Cock Press (£3.00uk/$5.00US). Colin is Chairman of the Dales Way Association and well known for his books on walking. His recent historical account, 'Walk!" has been featured on radio and in the national press. He is also a fine poet. 'At St David's' from Dune Fox received one of the Poetry Kit Awards for 2011-12.

Temporary Safety

posted 29 May 2011 06:37 by Pauline Kirk [ updated 9 Feb 2012 00:28 ]

Temporary Safety by Rose Drew, was launched on May 20th 2011 with a very successful celebration in York. A second, updated edition was published in 2012, and is now available (£6.50 uk/ $9.95 US).
Temporary Safety was awarded ninth position in the Purple Patch Top Twenty Individual Collections List for 2011. Rose appeared at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe and is in demand for readings throughout the North of England. She is co-host of York's popular monthly 'open mic', The Spoken Word.

Launch of Fosdyke & Me

posted 15 Apr 2010 11:06 by jo-summers@hotmail.co.uk [ updated 29 May 2011 06:42 by Pauline Kirk ]

Fosdyke & Me and Other Poems by John Gillham, Fighting Cock Press' publication in association with Stairwell Books, USA, was launched at the Spoken Word event ,York, 6 April 2010. A few copies are still available for £6.50 UK ($9.95 US)

York Literature Festival Success

posted 15 Apr 2010 11:04 by jo-summers@hotmail.co.uk

Fighting Cock Press was proud to host a Pennine Poets & Friends reading with open mic as part of the York Literature Festival 2010

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