Peter Sansom's poetry collection Point of Sale offers a sharp and insightful exploration of everyday moments, blending wit and warmth with a keen observation of human nature and the world around us. His poems skillfully navigate the complexities of modern life, capturing everything from the mundanity of consumer culture to the subtle, often overlooked emotions found in fleeting, transient encounters. Sansom’s approachable language and rhythmic, engaging style make the collection both accessible and richly thought-provoking, inviting readers to discover poetry in the most ordinary experiences. The poems encourage a reflective consideration of the value we assign to daily transactions—be they monetary exchanges or the nuanced emotional interactions that shape our lives.
Peter Sansom's poetry collection Point of Sale offers a sharp and insightful exploration of everyday moments, blending wit and warmth with a keen observation of human nature and the world around us. His poems skillfully navigate the complexities of modern life, capturing everything from the mundanity of consumer culture to the subtle, often overlooked emotions found in fleeting, transient encounters. Sansom’s approachable language and rhythmic, engaging style make the collection both accessible and richly thought-provoking, inviting readers to discover poetry in the most ordinary experiences. The poems encourage a reflective consideration of the value we assign to daily transactions—be they monetary exchanges or the nuanced emotional interactions that shape our lives.
Carcanet Press Ltd, GB, 2000 name inscribed inside but overall a very good copy with no other internal/external markings
