'An embrace of a book' Florence Welch 'Poetry was my place my little clearing in the forest
where I could quietly put everything I was holding. I'm not sure what gave me the courage to
open up that space to you but here I am doing it.' The Magic Border is the debut book from
Mercury Prize-winning musician and poet Arlo Parks combining never-before-seen poetry song
lyrics and beautiful intimate images from collaborator photographer Daniyel Lowden. Featuring
twenty original poems alongside an exclusive artist's statement and the complete lyrics from
her sophomore album My Soft Machine this vital collection explores the queer experience
blackness grief trauma and love through the eyes of the remarkable young musician. The Magic
Border allows readers rare insight into her creative process and beautifully showcases the full
breadth of Arlo's singular artistry. ' Arlo Parks pulls beauty around her as a war tactic and
she shares the spoils with us' Katie Gavin MUNA 'There's as much music in Arlo's poetry as
there is poetry in her music' Lucy Dacus 'Wonderful full of intoxicating beauty and
tenderness. This is a collection to savour' Irenosen Okojie author of Nudibranch
