Debut collection from a British-born Irish writer who was a star of Carcanet's New Poetries VIII anthology.

A powerful exploration of addiction, domestic violence, and healing through innovative poetry.

Joe Carrick-Varty's debut collection, More Sky, fearlessly confronts the impact of addiction and domestic violence on a life. Through vivid and surreal imagery, these poems track a journey of trauma, memory, and resilience.

Carrick-Varty's work offers solace and connection, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of loss and healing. With innovative sequences that draw on Buddhism, Greek myth, and the life of coral, More Sky is a testament to the power of poetry to transform personal pain into universal understanding. This collection is for readers of contemporary poetry interested in mental health, family dynamics, and experimental forms.