World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker's latest collection is his most ambitious yet. Following on from the success of Unashamed (Burning Eye, 2022), Harry Baker combines the insight of a mathematician and the vulnerability of the poet to find wonder in the little things that make life so precious. From a poem about wellies becoming an exploration of masculinity, a poem planning his own funeral inspiring thousands around the world to do the same, or a poem about his favourite German wheat-beer literally just being a poem about his favourite German wheat-beer, The combination of grief and joy in recent poems has led to Harry being described as the Barbenheimer of the poetry world (by himself, but he is hoping it catches on).
Harry Baker
Harry Baker is a British spoken word poet and mathematician known for his witty and clever wordplay in his performances. His unique blend of poetry and mathematics has garnered him a significant following in the spoken word community. Baker's most famous work is the poem "59," which won him the World Poetry Slam Championship in 2012. His work often centers around themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of human emotions. Baker's contributions to literature have helped to redefine the boundaries of spoken word poetry and showcase the power of language in creative expression.