{"product_id":"2026100012481-secondhand-consolidation-the-second-paperback-poets-anthology","title":"Consolidation: The Second Paperback Poets Anthology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark gathering of voices from the Australian poetic landscape, Consolidation: The Second Paperback Poets Anthology presents a rich and diverse collection of verse curated by one of Australia's most respected literary figures, Thomas Shapcott. Drawing together poems from an impressive roster of contributors — including David Malouf, David Rowbotham, Bruce Beaver, R.A. Simpson, Kevin Gilbert, Rodney Hall, Judith Rodriguez, Graeme Kinross Smith, Philip Roberts, Andrew Taylor, Geoff Page, Roger McDonald, Paul Kavanagh, Andrew McDonald, Mark O'Connor, Robin Thurston, Peter Skrzynecki, Robert Gray, Peter Kocan, Gary Catalano, Martin Johnston, Michael Dransfield, Alan Wearne, Jennifer Maiden, Jamie Grant, Richard Tipping, Alan Gould, and Kevin Hart — this anthology chronicles the vitality and breadth of contemporary Australian poetry at a pivotal moment in its development.\n\nEdited with a discerning eye and a commitment to showcasing the full spectrum of poetic expression, this collection illustrates the remarkable range of styles, registers, and preoccupations that defined a generation of Australian poets. Shapcott's editorial vision — grounded in his own distinguished practice as a poet — ensures a cohesive yet exhilaratingly varied reading experience that honours both established voices and emerging talents. As the second instalment in the acclaimed Paperback Poets series from University of Queensland Press, Consolidation holds an enduring place in the canon of Australian literary anthologies, leaving the reader to wonder just how many of these voices would go on to reshape the nation's literary identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50948307583195,"sku":"2026100012481-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f08ec95c-7536-4771-ab5d-854f13348c8e.png?v=1793104358","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100012481-secondhand-consolidation-the-second-paperback-poets-anthology","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}