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MARK ANTHONY PEARCE

'There is a raw simplicity to his work which reflects an inner truth and a vibrant human spirit.'
-George Douglas Anderson (Teacher, Critic & Poet)

Mark Anthony Pearce lives and works as a Receptionist in Bristol. He is the author of ten books of Poetry, most recently 'I am A Man, Harold Norse’ (January 2024, Between Shadows Press).
His poems have appeared in over 23 journals online and in print.
He is the editor of Kertecz Press.

THE PAUL SHORTHOUSE MEMORIAL UNIT:

The Paul Shorthouse Memorial Unit is Phil Gibbs on guitar & Roger Skerman percussion & recitation, remembering Paul Shorthouse (1957-2011), Poet, Musician, Songwriter & Wit.

Phil Gibbs recently has been concentrating on solo work.
He has made numerous recordings with,among others,Paul Dunmall, Markus Stockhausen, Hamid Drake,Karl Berger,John Serry.
Utilising original techniques and preparations on acoustic and electric guitar.

Roger Skerman is an improvising percussionist and spoken word projects including the poetry of Sun Ra and founded the Albert Ayler Project.


PAUL SIMS:

Paul Sims is an artist and writer living in Bristol, England. Inspired by Surrealism, he has produced paintings, photography as well as narrative fiction. His debut book of Poetry ‘Beyond All The Graves Of Yesterday’ (2023) was published by Between Shadows Press. His most recent book of haikus titled ‘Baby Steps to Enlightenment’ was published by Kertecz Press. He has previously published poems with Between Shadows Press in the “Cotard” and “Haikus, Nearkus, Fauxkus, Fuckyous #2” collections.

For more information regarding Kertecz Press follow us on Instagram @kertecz_press or email [email protected]

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