What Readers Say
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“I heartily recommend this brilliantly funny book. Think Shakespeare meets Dr. Seuss!” — Brenda C.
“Ian’s new book is a delight — especially for people who think they don’t like poetry. Some of the poems are funny and witty, others are packed with neat one-liners, and some even play tricks on you! It’s beautifully produced with exquisite illustrations and would make a lovely present for someone or somewhen special.” — Lee W.
” ‘The Moon Carrier’ is warmly romantic, funny, saucy, literary, inventive and Carrollian by turn. I’ve enjoyed reading some of the poems to my wife who has a keen ear for poetry. Needless to say, she has enjoyed it as well.” — David K.
“A glittering cluster of flawless gems.” — Elizabeth W.
“I am genetically predisposed to the anti-romantic. However, I have enjoyed the sheer gusto, wordplay, humanity, humour and panache of The Moon Carrier. The poems, all immaculately shaped by inventive rhyme schemes, are scintillating. It’s a beautifully designed book and with sweetly mischievous and beguiling illustrations.” — Lavinia M.
“This is an absolutely stunning work of art. I can’t say enough good things about Mr. Rowland’s extraordinary new book of poetry!” — Daniel U.
“This is a beautifully produced work packed with glorious illustrations. A book rich in poetry, yes, but it also contains a wealth of the twists you would expect from Ian Rowland: wordplay, cutting humour and puzzles. There is a surprise on almost every page. A book that has kept me amused and enthralled since the moment I opened it.” — Drew M.
“The Moon Carrier has been delightfully entertaining my summer days in the most typical Rowland style, that is: with surprise, accuracy, sharing, beauty, power, passion, fun, wit and, above all, LOVE, of course…” — Fede F.
“The poems are a beautiful mixture of clever, funny, sad and curious. The illustrations add to the tale each poem tells and the physical layout of the text increase the delightful impact of the book.” — Gemma B.
“The Moon Carrier is sometimes funny, sometimes sad, sometimes unexpected and a thoroughly enjoyable read — all coupled together with the brutally honest wit and charm that I’ve come to expect from Mr Rowland” — Lee H.
“The Moon Carrier is a wonderful book of romantic poems which would make a perfect present for a wedding (how many toasters do you need?) or an anniversary, or on Valentine’s Day.” — Sian K.
“I loved my first impression of The Moon Carrier: the quality feel, classy design and delightful illustrations. The poems range through funny, lovely, sad, quirky, intriguing and thought-provoking, but none are dull. A beautiful gift to give or receive.” — Lynne K.
“I was enchanted by ‘The Moon Carrier’. It took me back to when I lived in London and was deeply in love. The illustrations by Francesca DeWinter complement the poems extremely well. This is the perfect book to give to anyone who has ever been in love.” — Richard W.
“I strongly recommended this to everyone. An amazing book of poems, all clever, all emotive, some laugh out loud! I gave my wife a copy for Christmas, and she has made me promise to ‘perform’ one poem every day to her… she loves it! Ian Rowland you are quite simply a genius of your art. Fellas, get your other half a copy, they’ll love it. A unique and impressive gift for sure…” — Gary T.
“The Moon Carrier is proof that there is at least one romantic man still living in the world! It’s a feast that you can return to again and again at your leisure, helping yourself to a nice greedy portion or just have a little something to tickle your mind’s tastebuds. Ian has a truly original comedic streak which hits you when you least expect it.” — Romany R.
“A highly recommended collection. I particularly like the twelve brilliant puzzle poems, each of which contains a hidden (but discoverable) message. The last one, Infatuation, is fiendishly difficult to solve and must have been even more difficult to compose. Nice drawings too.” — Alan J.
“The Moon Carrier is funny, sad, trenchant, puzzling, poignant and beautiful; there’s something for everyone within these pages. My personal favourites: ‘Terms of Endearment’, ‘Positive Thinking’ and ‘Walnut Bread’. The book is enjoyable for the interesting insights into ‘Ian World’ (both fact and fiction) and, of course, the enchanting illustrations.” — Diane S.
“I don’t ‘do’ poetry — and definitely not ‘romantic verse’. But I read the first poem and the next and I really enjoyed them! Ian writes with so many different styles — humour that at times borders on surreal, via clever word-play, right through to downright soppily romantic — that it never fails to engage and entertain throughout.” — Paul J.