Publications & Recordings By David Pike
To produce a book is commendable, to recover outlay costs = unlikely. DP.
The copyright © of all publications and CDs shown below, (unless specified differently), is the property of David Pike, 34 Lineacre, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6DA, UK
In The Mix
Poems 1990 - 2006 by Pulsar Editor David Pike
The following are MP3 sound files of poems from paperback In the Mix, (to give you an idea of the poems within). All poems are read by David Pike who also plays guitar for accompaniment
Full MP3 version of DP's poem
New
Year from new paperback book In the Mix,
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Full MP3 version of DP's poem
Spirits
from new paperback book In the Mix,
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Full MP3 version of David Pike's poem
Shitehousen from new paperback book In the Mix,
(not for the easily offended), click of the following link to listen to:
An A5 size perfect-bound book with a full colour cover and sixty pages, copyright © David Pike, ISBN 978-0-9520431-8-8, © Ligden Publishers 2007, UK price £5.99, (£4.99 if ordered direct from Ligden Publishers, 34 Lineacre, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6DA). Cheques payable to: Ligden Publishers. The author will sign copies, on request. You may also purchase via Amazon thro' the following link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mix-Poems-David-Pike/dp/0952043181/ref=sr_1_105/202-7219418-9205464?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1178346758&sr=1-105 The majority of the poems have been published in small magazines and newspapers and many have been aired via the BBC. Foreword by American poet, Rose Solari. Visit: www.rosesolari.com
"I have spoken to David Pike on a number of occasions and have always been impressed with his passion for the written word, be it in story form, poetry or prose. His hard work in organising the regular Pulsar poetry gatherings demonstrates again his enthusiasm for bringing poetry to life in every sense of the word. His new book of poems "In the Mix" further serves to prove this, and I am sure will be enjoyed by readers and writers alike." Mark Seaman, Senior Producer and Presenter, BBC Radio Wiltshire and BBC Radio Swindon.
"Few people have the talent to take ordinary, everyday words and transform them into something extraordinary. David Pike’s natural feel for language is stunning. The breadth of this collection is exhilarating, touching on serious themes such as ageing, intellect, childhood and social observation and then throwing in the downright hilarious. A superb work." Gill Harris, Deputy Chief Sub Editor, Swindon Advertiser.
"David Pike is an acute observer of the unconscious drollery of much of human behaviour in the quotidian, but also a gentle revealer of the small ways in which nature can make us suddenly step back and see the big picture of the true value of our existence. These are enviable qualities indeed." Geoff Ward, Book Editor, Western Daily Press and Bristol Evening Post.
"David Pike has a controlled, deceptively relaxed style, an appropriate foil for his wry, affectionate view of a world that seems, in these poems at least, at one moment joyfully absurd and at the next haunting and cruel. As one might expect from a poet comfortable with reading his work to audiences, Pike’s work is accessible. However, it would be a mistake to assume his poetry operates on one level only. I found myself drawn back to it repeatedly as the images and sound refused to fade. Recommended!" Bob Mee, Editor, Iota & Ragged Raven Press, Warwickshire.
“His verse is contemporary, witty and makes a point as neatly as a William Trevor short story.” Charles Howard, Poetry Book Reviewer, Writers’ Forum, June 2007.
In the Mix is also displayed on Robin Wilkey's website and may be viewed via: http://www.wilkey.org.uk/books/reviews/pike.htm
A Cold Night For Norman
A Cold Night For Norman, and other short stories by David Pike, A5 size, 121 page, perfect-bound book with full colour cover, 27 short stories, foreword by Mike Elder, Principal Stock Librarian, North Yorkshire Library, cover illustration by Sally Turner, published in 1994, Ligden Publishers, ISBN 0 9520431 2 2, price £5.75 UK. Order via the Pulsar editorial address, (add £1.50 to the price to cover postage and packing), or order on-line via Amazon, click on the following hyperlink to go straight to Amazon www.amazon.co.uk
"Norman was an ornamental garden gnome. He looked very twee with a solemn face, rosy red cheeks and pointed red hat. The purchase had been Jean's idea. She liked gnomes - named him Norman. But to James Weston the thing was a monstrosity, naff and tasteless. He hated every inch of the painted effigy. But Weston didn't realise the feeling was mutual . . ."
On The Ridge
On The Ridge, poems by David Pike, A5 size, 85 page, perfect-bound book with full colour cover, foreword by Chris Highton of BBC Wiltshire Sound, published in 1993, Ligden Publishers ISBN 0 9520431 1 4, price £2.99 UK Order via the Pulsar editorial address, (add £1.50 to the price to cover postage and packing), or order on-line via Amazon, click on the following hyperlink to go straight to Amazon www.amazon.co.uk
Not Blues
2004 Extended Play (EP) CD, all tracks written and performed by David Pike. Ligden Music #4, 34 Lineacre, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6DA, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6DA, UK. Price UK £3.50. Front Cover Photograph, David Pike 'live' at the Ghost Train, Purton, near Swindon, Wiltshire. Click on thumbnail images, below, to enlarge.
Spirits
2004 CD, tracks written and performed by David Pike (DP). DP plays all guitars. Track 8, Mirror on the Wall, written by Ian Vickers. Ligden Music #3, 34 Lineacre, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6DA, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6DA, UK. Price UK £5.00. Click on thumbnail images, below, to enlarge.
Full wma sound version of
Nostalgia,
track 14 from
from DP's CD Spirits,
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Full wma sound version of
The Last Resort,
track 16 from
from DP's CD Spirits,
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Evolution
2003 CD, tracks written and performed by David Pike (DP). DP plays all guitars. Front cover photograph, David Pike 'live' at Riffs Bar on 27th February 2003, Greatfield, Nr. Swindon, Wiltshire. Ligden Music #2, 34 Lineacre, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6DA, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6DA, UK. Price UK £5.00. Click on thumbnail images, below, to enlarge.
Full wma sound version of
Elsewhere,
track 10 from
from DP's CD Evolution,
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Full wma sound version of
Still Smiling,
track 12 from
from DP's CD Evolution,
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Full wma sound version of
Crepe Suzette,
track 13 from
from DP's CD Evolution,
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Full wma sound version of bonus track
Fare Dodger,
electric guitar instrumental by DP, a one take bash complete with Marshall amp
hum and jangling Fender Telecaster chords, raw as a red onion,
(but I like it for that - DP), from the CD
Evolution,
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Tow Path
2002 CD, all tracks written and performed by David Pike (DP). DP plays all guitars. Ligden Music #1, 34 Lineacre, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6DA, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6DA, UK. Price UK £5.00. Click on thumbnail images, below, to enlarge.
Full wma sound version of
Tow-path,
track 4 from
from DP's CD Tow-path,
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