Literature North West

Dominic is the Manchester Literature Festival and New York's famous Nuyorican Poetry Café slam champion, winner of the Diké Omeje Slam Poetry Award and co-hosted greenroom’s Freed Up open mic for five years. Firmly established as Manchester’s premier Queer Vegan Poet, he continues to coordinate a multitude of events and workshops across the northwest. In 2010 his Arts Council funded West Verse East project saw him explore new writing with Buddhist and jazz influences. In January 2012 he makes his directing debut with The Lowry’s poetry play, Working Verse presents Amateur Thematics.

Publications by Flapjack Press: Wizard, Tomorrow, I Will Go Dancing & Lyric of Dragon Claw Keep

 
'There's a photo of us in a place we've yet to be,
It's on the last shot of my camera,
the one I've still not taken,
I'm saving it for you.
But let's not rush.
I am in love with the journey.'

From Dominic's poem 'We Travel', Tomorrow, I Will Go Dancing  

Website : http://dominicberry.net

Titles by Dominic Berry

Tomorrow, I Will Go Dancing

"There’s a photo of us in a place we’ve yet to be.
It’s on the last shot of my camera,
the one I’ve still not taken,
I’m saving it for you.
But let’s not rush.
I am in love with the journey."

Master of Ceremonies at Matt and Phred's Poets and Mash, co-host of greenroom's fabulous Freed Up, Dominic Berry is Manchester's premier Queer Vegan Poet. This is his first fiery collection of fruit splattered verse.

With illustrations by Paul Neads.

Beautiful writing. A sharp, unflinching eye"
John McGrath, Artistic Director of Contact Theatre

"Poetry from the heart and head. Carefully crafted, sincere, kinky sexy, often very funny and always immensely enjoyable. A true performer who touches hearts and changes minds."
Jackie Hagan, poet & playwright

"Attending a Dominic Berry performance is effervescent and life affirming. Similarly, reading this book will be a stimulating, uplifting experience."
The Divine David Hoyle

Price £7.99

Details

• ISBN 9780955509223
• Publisher Flapjack Press
• Genre Poetry
• Extent 82pp

Lyric of Dragon Claw Keep

A mad and merciless Queen elf has descended from the dark north mountains and murdered the old King of Dragon Claw Keep.

Within these ancient walls, her brainwashed acolytes have constructed a horrific abuse suite, where all who do not join her army are slowly slaughtered by blood-thirsty goblin mages.

Transported from Manchester, you do not know how you and your loved ones came to be in this strange and deadly land. Can you survive its challenges and traps long enough to discover how to get home?

In Dominic Berry's exciting modern adventure game YOU are the hero. Many have already been killed resisting the Queen elf's cruelty. Where they have fallen, will you survive?

Includes 19 b&w illustrations by the author.

...The three of you are still kneeling, still sitting in a triangle, but instead of carpet, rough pebbles and rock lie beneath your knees. Looking around there is no telly, no walls, the whole flat has gone!
Instead, you find yourselves in a low ceilinged cavern, its walls built from large red boulders, its dull light emitted from small, black metal lanterns hung about the cave's roof. In one corner are three steel trunks. Three large wooden framed doorways are set into the red rock face around you.
In front of one of them is a tall, slim, blue-skinned woman, dressed in tight fitting silver armour. She stands above a bleating, cowering creature, a young man with what looks like goat's horns curling either side of his head...

Price £6.99

Details

• ISBN 9780955509261
• Publisher Flapjack Press
• Genre Fiction
• Extent 208pp

Wizard

Following a full capacity debut at Contact Theatre, Dominic Berry returns as Wizard, one man struggling to fit in. In a unique world born of Dungeons & Dragons, Japanese RPGs and Greek myths, this heartfelt, honest collection mixes a poetry-spouting kettle, hilarious spell-casting dish rack and the true horror of a broken mental health system.
With b&w thumbnail illustrations by Brink.

"Really very inspiring. I love the seriousness and the humour" - Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet & Activist
"Emotive, intelligent and raw. He meshes the theatre and literature world to produce something quite delicious and totally engaging" - Gwen Oakden, City Life
"Dominic is an exceptional force in the poetry and spoken word scene in the North West. I am always impressed by his desire and determination to push beyond his comfort zone and write work that will challenge himself and his audience" - John McGrath, Artistic Director of National Theatre Wales
"Truly beautiful work, a deep understanding of mythic and magical themes" - Wendy Rule, Singer / Songwriter
"Shakesqueer" - Lynnee Breedlove, Trans Punk Vanguard
"I was taken by his energy, charm and, poetic prowess. Dominic is a committed and passionate artist who not only shines individually but is an advocate for other poets. As an individual Dominic's poetry is at once poignant, personal, profound, and humorous. He is a talented performer who brings a dynamic physicality and theatricality to the realm of poetry" - Baba Israel, Artistic Director, Contact

Price £8.00

Details

• ISBN 9780957014114
• Publisher Flapjack Press
• Genre Poetry
• Extent 128pp