Getting It Right

Discover the profound literary journey found in 'Getting It Right,' the latest poetic collection by acclaimed New Zealand poet Alan Roddick. This paperback edition, measuring 150 x 230 mm and comprising 100 pages, is a testament to Roddick's remarkable evolution as a poet since his debut in the 1960s. With its publication date on 20-09-2016, this sequel to 'The Eye Corrects: Poems 1955-1965' showcases Roddick's signature blend of sharp wit, emotional depth, and masterful craftsmanship. Revered poet C.K. Stead lauds Roddick's ability to capture the nuances of life through his economical and thoughtful verse, making 'Getting It Right' an essential addition to anyone's poetry collection. Whether you're seeking insightful reflections or moments of pure exhilaration, this collection delivers poetry that resonates. Bring home a piece of New Zealand's rich literary heritage with 'Getting It Right' and immerse yourself in the beauty of Roddick's words, where each poem is an invitation to experience life in a truly unique way. Ideal for poetry enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the art of thoughtful verse, this book is bound to inspire and uplift.

Author: Alan Roddick Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 150 x 230 mm
Pages: 100
Publication Date: 20-09-2016

After establishing a poetic presence on the literary scene in the early 1960s, Dunedin’s Alan Roddick published his first collection, The Eye Corrects: Poems 1955-1965, in 1967. A mere 49 years later comes the sequel, Getting it Right. Poet C.K. Stead writes in Shelf Life (AUP, 2016) that he has always been a great admirer of the economy and the quiet, sharp wit of [Roddick’s] writing … Alan Roddick is a ‘cool’ poet, a temperament that seems reserved, controlled, decent, funny and intelligent; a craftsman not a showman, with a fine musical ear, whose work is dependable and of the highest order. And as well as witty and clever work, there are poems that catch moments of deep feeling; and equally of exhilaration, such as the ten-year-old Alan standing up on the seat, his head through the sunroof of his father’s car that is cruising downhill, ‘pushing 40’ with the engine off to save petrol, ‘drunk with the scent of heather and whin / that airy silence …’ Alan Roddick is writing as well as any New Zealand poet currently at work on the scene. It is wonderful to have him back - something to celebrate!