After Hours

After Hours: Beat Culture Made New

Edited by Alan Parry, this compelling anthology, After Hours: Beat Culture Made New, offers a fresh, contemporary take on the rebellious spirit and introspective depth of Beat literature. Published by The Broken Spine, this collection reinvigorates the raw energy and existential nuance of the Beat generation with modern voices and themes.

Featuring a diverse range of poets, from established names to emerging talents, After Hours delves into topics that resonate with today's societal and personal upheavals. From Alan Parry's poignant reflections on the past to Laura Sheldon's intimate recount of relational dynamics, each piece echoes the timeless Beat fascination with inner experiences and societal critique.

The anthology not only pays homage to the original Beats' candid exploration of life and liberty but also redefines it, pushing boundaries through innovative poetic forms and themes. From the dusty streets of Marrakech in Ian Chapman's vivid narratives to the introspective solitude in Whale, which closes the collection with a haunting reflection on environmental decay, each poem contributes to the fabric of contemporary thought, imbuing it with the spirit of Beat defiance and introspection.

Designed by Alan Parry and Andrew James Lloyd, with a captivating cover by KurArt, the book stands as a work of art, both visually and literarily. After Hours: Beat Culture Made New is an anthology and a call to ponder, to reflect, and to engage with the world through the lens of Beat culture, reimagined and revitalised for the new era.

Perfect for enthusiasts of Beat literature and contemporary poetry alike, this anthology promises to inspire, challenge, and enrich your understanding of what it means to be a poet in the modern world. Join these voices as they navigate the complexities of today's landscapes, echoing the restless spirit of the past while forging new paths forward.