A collection of poems and a play by John Michael Mouskos, bringing together previously published and award-winning work with writing yet to be seen.

Spanning poetry, memory, character and place, the collection reveals a broader view of Mouskos’ writing and the recurring ideas that shape it. At its centre is a play that offers an intricate psychological exploration of New York — its contradictions, pressures and shifting identities — unfolding through the minds and lives of those who inhabit it.

Together, these works uncover another side of Mouskos’ creative world: intimate, observant and deeply interested in the forces that shape who we become.