PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PRE-ORDER. BOOKS WILL SHIP FIRST WEEK OF MARCH 2025.

James Domestic takes a look at the two institutions that loom largest in our lives. School is our constant companion – whether we want it to be or not – through our most formative years, doing everything in its power to prepare us for a life of toil and instil obedience to the system (maaaaan).

Then comes working life, which for many is a life-draining drudge from Monday to Friday (other days of the week are available), leaving them wondering if this is really what life is all about, whilst already knowing the answer.

Of course, this is a James Domestic book, so expect ruminations on colleagues, office sex (sometimes with humans), job interviews, heavily-embellished CVs, working at home, celebrity chefs, team building exercises, sandwiches, much-loved lexicographer Susie Dent, post-work drinks, pointless meetings, workplace bullying, dogs, and much much more.

Some of the poems in this collection - Guff CV, Homework, Phil Don’t Work Here Anymore to name but a few - have become firm live favourites, which given how relatable they are, is no surprise.

The 1st Edition sold out, so here we have a brand new 2nd Edition - this time with a colour cover!

Fantastic A6 book out through Pie 'N' Earring Press. 22 brand new poems on the subject of poets, poetry, poetry performances, attitudes to poetry, writing poetry, supernatural poetical compulsion, open mics and more!

A beautiful little book on very nice quality paper stock, and with a foreword from Professor Rupert Strangle, OBE.

You'll recognise the characters here and you'll laugh, or cry...or quite possibly both!

Limited print run.

At a mammoth 236 pages, this is the latest and largest of the 'Domesticated' trilogy. Colour illustrations, some never-seen-before photos, and of course, a ton of poetry and prose to make you think and laugh and hope and cry and live! The best yet! Some of these have become live favourites through 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PRE-ORDER. YOUR BOOK WILL BE SENT ON OR AROUND THE OFFICIAL PUBLISHING DAY OF 27TH SEPTEMBER 2024.

“A unique collection of poetic ventures into the human condition, with humour, anger, and a canny use of language: inspired and inspiring!” (Dick Lucas, Subhumans, Culture Shock etc.)

“A sardonic, sarcastic wit, a penchant for the surreal, and a dynamic pace” (Nathan Brown, Louder Than War)

“Words that bite, belch, and bleed in their brilliance” (Mark Grist, multi-award-winning poet and battle rapper)

“Relentless” (Attila the Stockbroker, social surrealist poet and songwriter)

In the second Domesticated instalment, East Anglian punk poet, James Domestic, is once again taking potshots at work, so-called-punk-rock, outdoor and indoor pursuits, aging, right wing lunatics, politics, feet, and himself. As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also find his trademark surrealism, sarcasm, and quintessentially British whimsy applied to animals, emails, food, and the power of music, alongside his idiosyncratic illustrations, and photographs from his murky past.

A man in too many bands to count, a solo artist, a vocalist, a songwriter, a DJ, a poet, a painter, and a punk. James Domestic failed miserably at school through the distractions of music, alcohol, and girls, spent his early post-school life between the chemical factory and the dole, and somehow now has a PhD. A square peg in life’s round hole. A face that never fitted. He couldn’t care less. Come along for the ride.

In this often witty, sometimes furious, and sometimes downright surreal collection, James Domestic does - as per usual - whatever the hell he likes, with poetry, prose, lyrics, illustrations, and edited photos all thrown into the mix with abandon. Punk, politics, habit, the nature of work, the environment, nostalgia, aging, and some quintessentially British whimsy, all crammed in together like a last minute bag hurriedly packed for tour. Somehow it works.

A man in too many bands to count (The Domestics, PI$$ER, Da Groins, Tokyo Lungs... that's not even half of 'em), a solo artist, a vocalist, a songwriter, a DJ, a poet, a painter, someone who failed miserably at school, spent his early post-school life between the chemical factory and the dole, and somehow now has a PhD (yep, it's genuinely Dr Domestic!). A square peg in life's round hole. A face that never really fitted. He couldn't care less. Come along for the ride.

Domesticated Vol.1 is an eighty page collection of James Domestics street-poetry and punk-prose.

He's always on the road and at the gigs. His poetry has earned him comparisons to John Cooper Clarke, Ivor Cutler, Spike Milligan and Benjamin Zephaniah, amongst others.

NOTE: At the time of listing, this book is at the printers, so this is effectively a pre-order...should be sending late Nov/early Dec.

Ten Poets (Volume Two) features James Domestic, Mary Dickins, Lorna Mackinnon, Sam Marsh, Barry King, E.D. Evans, Stuart Webb, Lea Marie, David Chidgey & Darren J Beaney. All spot-on performance poets (several of them punks too). Here's what the publisher says:

"This is the second volume in a series of books showcasing a variety of poets producing excellent, if sometimes unnoticed, work. This collection is intended to act as a primer to check out their other work and / or book them to perform in your city, town or village.

Poetry is everywhere and for everyone. Poetry paints pictures with words, tells stories, chews over ideas, can act as catharsis, can make you laugh like a lunatic, can make you cry tears of sorrow or joy, picks it the scabs of everyday life, ponders the absurd. Can be cruel, can be kind, can be full of passion - love and hate. Can be a catalyst for reflection, renewal, or revolution! Poetry is all these things and more. Poetry is our lingua franca.

For some of the poets that feature in this collection this is their first published work, for others these poems sit alongside their other books, contributions to literary magazines, etc. It doesn't matter, they're all here in one place waiting for their words to smack you in the chops. Form an orderly queue and take these poems on the chin."

168 pages.

Ten Poets (Volume One) features James Domestic, Martin Appleby, Dawn Vincent, Amy Wragg, Leon The Poet, Mary Fucking Poppins, Ricci Read, Ricky Frost, Tonkabell & Jackie Montague. All spot-on performance poets (several of them punks too). Here's what the publisher says:

"Poetry is arguably in (another) period of renaissance right now – everyone and their dog is a poet; just check out Instagram or TikTok – but there’s plenty of really terrible poetry around, as there always has been. We don’t want that stuff; we want the diamonds that sparkle in the dirt, those that are using poetry to connect with audiences, to say something about the human condition, to make people think, reflect, and maybe even laugh like drains (poetry on some level is entertainment, and only an inveterate snob would say otherwise).

For some of the poets that feature in this collection, this is their first published work. For others, these poems sit alongside their other books, contributions to literary magazines etc. It doesn’t matter; they’re all here in one place and demanding your attention, so dive in and give them some!"

It's a great read!