Antifa

When we were contacted about reviewing this book we were a little apprehensive as we don’t usually review or promote poetry. However, due to the impending global economic collapse, and the recent boost in interest from the general public into political matters, we felt that  independent, political, right-brain orientated poets might be just what this world needs.

Andy Carrington is a Freelance Poet/Writer from Pontefract, West Yorkshire, currently residing in Bradford. He was educated at Wakefield College and the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he gained a 2.1 in English Literature and Creative Writing, and has since been the feature of various websites, poetry anthologies and monthly/quarterly literary magazines. 

Specializing primarily in prosaic poetry, with recurring themes such as anti-fascism, sexual obsession and illness, to date he has published numerous digital books and four collections of poetry independently — one of which was declared “a damn-good read” by DJ Lord, from the legendary Hip-Hop group Public Enemy.

Besides poetry, his passion for writing ranges as widely as reviews and articles on the subjects of Hip-Hop culture and action films of the ‘80s and ‘90s. He also helps counteract Internet racism (a form of cyber bullying  on social networking sites such as Facebook, regularly keeping notes on his blog; and offers online support and advice for sufferers of Crohn’s Disease, since been diagnosed with the illness, himself, in 2008.

This volume of poetry comes across as both militant and radical. It deals primarily with the state sponsored crucifixion of society, currently being carried out in our civilization. But do not, from that statement, assume the author to be some kind of lyrical terrorist. At no point does Andy Carrington shout “smash the state” or insight the masses to rise violently, instead, this talented wordsmith highlights the sometimes forgotten fact that; all we need is each other and the barriers between us only exist in our minds. 

As promoted by the author, this grouping of poems are anti-racist, anti-fascist, anti-sectarian and anti-Zionist. We hope for the good of humanity, YOU are too.