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Killernova
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Discover the captivating world of 'Killernova,' a powerful trade paperback that beautifully marries poetry with profound themes of heritage and identity. Written by the talented Omar Musa, this 2021 release from Penguin Australia Pty Ltd immerses you in the lush landscapes of Borneo, a once-wooded paradise. Through his evocative verses, Musa explores the rich tradition of wood carving, intertwining it with fiery poetry that reaches for the stars. This collection is not just about art; it delves deep into the haunting colonial history of South-East Asia and the ongoing struggle against environmental destruction.
At 144 pages, 'Killernova' is an intimate journey marked by humor, vulnerability, and resilience. Musa reflects on significant themes such as race in Australia, the isolation and addiction brought on by the COVID lockdown, and the complex nature of love and familial relationships. With every page, readers encounter a relentless rhythm that is visually captivating and emotionally poignant.
If you're searching for a collection that ignites the mind and soul, 'Killernova' is your ticket to a fiery exploration of life and recovery. Perfect for lovers of contemporary poetry, this book will stay with you long after you turn the last page. Add it to your collection today and experience the magic of Omar Musa's words, which burn blindingly bright against the backdrop of our troubled times.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761044632
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 144
Description:
The island of Borneo was once the most heavily wooded in the world, and its people have always carved wood beautifully. In KILLERNOVA, grappling with his heritage, Omar Musa remixes this ancient art form with fiery poetry forged in the stars.
With equal parts swagger, humour and vulnerability, Musa charts a journey through the colonial history of South-East Asia, environmental destruction, oceans, bushfires, race in Australia, the isolation and addiction of COVID lockdown, family, lost love and, ultimately, recovery.
Relentlessly on beat, visually captivating and deceptively intimate, this is a collection of words and art that burns blindingly bright.
At 144 pages, 'Killernova' is an intimate journey marked by humor, vulnerability, and resilience. Musa reflects on significant themes such as race in Australia, the isolation and addiction brought on by the COVID lockdown, and the complex nature of love and familial relationships. With every page, readers encounter a relentless rhythm that is visually captivating and emotionally poignant.
If you're searching for a collection that ignites the mind and soul, 'Killernova' is your ticket to a fiery exploration of life and recovery. Perfect for lovers of contemporary poetry, this book will stay with you long after you turn the last page. Add it to your collection today and experience the magic of Omar Musa's words, which burn blindingly bright against the backdrop of our troubled times.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761044632
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 144
Description:
The island of Borneo was once the most heavily wooded in the world, and its people have always carved wood beautifully. In KILLERNOVA, grappling with his heritage, Omar Musa remixes this ancient art form with fiery poetry forged in the stars.
With equal parts swagger, humour and vulnerability, Musa charts a journey through the colonial history of South-East Asia, environmental destruction, oceans, bushfires, race in Australia, the isolation and addiction of COVID lockdown, family, lost love and, ultimately, recovery.
Relentlessly on beat, visually captivating and deceptively intimate, this is a collection of words and art that burns blindingly bright.
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