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“There is a marvellous combination of satisfying mystery and cool detachment in the work of Richard Gwyn.” Peter Finch

“Richard Gwyn's prose poems are boxes packed with exotic smells, metaphysical surprises, myths of home and the occasional jack wielding a punch. Take them out, savour them, and keep them.“ Gwyneth Lewis

Being in Water
Being in Water “Richard Gwyn’s poetry is the product of a transformative imagination. These love poems are inventive and resourceful, a delight to read.” Planet

“A marvellous example of vision during a period that often seems fearful of the mythic power of literature.” David Greenslade

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Walking on Bones
Walking on Bones

“He lends each situation an air of mystery and offers layer upon layer of speculation, a kind of reverse archaeology, as to what will happen next . . .Gwyn truly shines in the sensuous details he imparts to each simple act.” Kirkus Reviews

“Amazingly lucid and accessible.” New Welsh Review

“Astonishing and transformative.” Poetry Wales

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Stone Dog, Flower Red
Stone dog

“Work of a different order . . . poetry of the soul and the heart, stuff that bleeds rather than burns. You can believe this man. Best small press production in years.” Buzz Magazine

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The Pterodactyl's Wing
The Pterodactyl's Wing

“The Pterodactyl’s Wing points many interesting signposts into the future. The poetry here deserves a wide readership.” Planet

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