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# Iconic punk poetry 765 rave reviews Top 30K bestseller Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt

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## Summary

> 📖 Own a piece of punk poetry history – don’t miss out!

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- **What is this?** Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt
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## Key Features

- • **Perfect Gift:** A standout present for poetry lovers and punk aficionados alike.
- • **Punk Rock Legacy:** Experience the rebellious spirit that shaped a generation.
- • **Cult Classic Poetry:** Dive into the raw, witty verses of the Bard of Salford.
- • **Critically Acclaimed:** 4.7-star rating from 765 readers proves its timeless appeal.
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## Overview

Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt is a celebrated poetry collection by John Cooper Clarke, the legendary 'Bard of Salford.' With a 4.7-star rating from 765 reviews and a strong bestseller rank, this book captures the raw, satirical, and poignant voice of punk-era poetry. Ideal for fans of literary fiction and punk music, it’s a must-have for anyone looking to connect with the cultural zeitgeist of the 1970s and beyond.

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Buy Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt by Clarke, John Cooper (ISBN: 9780099583769) from desertcart's Book Store. Free UK delivery on eligible orders.

Review: Great poetry - Arrived quickly and securely. Great little book, bought as a present.
Review: A brilliant collection of poems from the Bard of Salford. - John Cooper Clarke burst onto the scene during the mid seventies, during the birth of punk rock. He was championed by Tony Wilson, on programmes such as "so it goes" Looking like a skeletal version of Bob Dylan (Circa 1965), He unleashed his poetry upon the world...well, the North West, at first, and, basically made poetry accessible to the working class, and influenced future generations of poets, earning him the title "The bard of Salford". John Cooper Clarke's live performances are legendary, as are his retorts to hecklers.." I can't hear what you're saying, your mouth is full of shit" springs to mind. This book is a brilliant collection of poems from the early part of his career. It is funny, cynical, satirical, and poignant. This is the work of a man who is at the top of his game. No collection of modern poetry is complete without this volume from Dr. Clarke.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 52,893 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 35 in Punk Music 685 in Poetry (Books) 6,656 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (765) |
| Dimensions  | 12.9 x 0.8 x 19.8 cm |
| ISBN-10  | 0099583763 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0099583769 |
| Item weight  | 103 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 112 pages |
| Publication date  | 20 Sept. 2012 |
| Publisher  | Vintage |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great poetry
*by L***N on 20 October 2025*

Arrived quickly and securely. Great little book, bought as a present.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliant collection of poems from the Bard of Salford.
*by M***. on 14 February 2018*

John Cooper Clarke burst onto the scene during the mid seventies, during the birth of punk rock. He was championed by Tony Wilson, on programmes such as "so it goes" Looking like a skeletal version of Bob Dylan (Circa 1965), He unleashed his poetry upon the world...well, the North West, at first, and, basically made poetry accessible to the working class, and influenced future generations of poets, earning him the title "The bard of Salford". John Cooper Clarke's live performances are legendary, as are his retorts to hecklers.." I can't hear what you're saying, your mouth is full of shit" springs to mind. This book is a brilliant collection of poems from the early part of his career. It is funny, cynical, satirical, and poignant. This is the work of a man who is at the top of his game. No collection of modern poetry is complete without this volume from Dr. Clarke.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant Book
*by A***R on 26 December 2024*

Brilliant book - was a gift!

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