A Gallery to Play to is an intimate account of the lives and careers of the poets Adrian Henri, Roger McGough and Brian Patten. With unparalleled access to the three writers, Phil Bowen has written an indispensable book for anyone interested in poetry, popular culture and society over the last forty years.

"Gives a real sense of real people and their and our recent roots."

Matt Holland Source: Poetry Review

"'Written with verve, style and great personal insight'"

D.M. Thomas

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… a masterclass in how to write a group biography – elegantly written taking uson an imaginative tour of the streets of Liverpool and the sounds of1960s/1970s.

Source: The Generalist, May 2016

'… a masterclass in how to write a group biography – elegantly written taking us on an imaginative tour of the streets of Liverpool and the sounds of 1960s/1970s.'
The Generalist, May 2016