{"product_id":"how-to-lay-an-egg-with-a-horse-inside-an-alternative-guide-to-writing-and-enjoying-poetry-9781035085729","title":"How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside: An Alternative Guide to Writing and Enjoying Poetry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy do we write poetry?\u003cbr\u003eWho should write it?\u003cbr\u003eAnd where do you even start?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWell, Brian Bilston, one of the UK's most hilarious and best-loved poets, is here to take us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith his characteristic wit and charm, Bilston accompanies us through the jungle of imagination to the source of inspiration, takes us under the bonnet of a sonnet and over the fear of literary devices. He gives us a whirlwind tour through the history of verse, and shows us why human poetry will always triumph over any attempts by AI. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShowcasing over a hundred brand new poems, and including practical critiques of some of his greatest hits, every page is an immensely pleasurable deep-dive into the life-affirming craft of poetry and a passionate argument for why we should all pick up a pen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is for anyone who loves words and all the things they can do.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brian Bilston\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Picador UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.53h x 6.25w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781035085729\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrian Bilston is a poet and novelist. With over 500,000 followers on social media, Brian has become truly beloved by the online community. He has published several collections of poetry for adults, including \u003ci\u003eYou Took the Last Bus Home\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAlexa, what is there to know about love?\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDays Like These\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eAnd So This is Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e. His novel \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Somebody\u003c\/i\u003e was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. He has also published collections of poetry for younger readers: \u003ci\u003e 50 Ways to Score a Goal\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Let Sleeping Cats Lie\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eA Poem for Every Question\u003c\/i\u003e. His acclaimed poem 'Refugees' has been made into an illustrated book for children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Brian Bilston \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48968726085789,"sku":"9781035085729","price":34.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ad1344a6-49d4-42c2-bba7-f064a9a69269.jpg?v=1790752764","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/how-to-lay-an-egg-with-a-horse-inside-an-alternative-guide-to-writing-and-enjoying-poetry-9781035085729","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}