Elaine’s Books

I have copies of most but not all the books I’ve appeared in over the years for sale here. If you wanna buy copies of the books then click on the pictures of the covers. I’ve also included a run of limited edition artwork on this page. Enjoy browsing. Please note I use PayPal for payment on this site. You do not need an account with PayPal to settle your bill. If you have any queries about how to pay using PayPal please use the contact form to get in touch.

Allotments No1 handmade book, Moonkwayk Studio, 2018 One of four handmade book collaborations by Elaine Cusack and artist Anne Proctor. This book, comprising of Elaine’s poem Rectangle of Hope and Anne’s images was first created in 2014, this is a numbered signed edition from 2018. Please note that all copies are handmade by Anne and the front cover varies slightly. The copy you receive might well have an ever so slightly different cover from the one displayed. Condition: brand new copy signed by Anne and Elaine £15

All Right Now! 1970s Newcastle, 2011. Published by Tyne Bridge Publishing this was one of a series of “decades” books produced by Newcastle City Council/Newcastle Libraries’ publishing house, using reminiscences from eyewitnesses to the decade. Lavishly illustrated with black and white images, this 244 page paperback includes Elaine’s recollections of Newcastle city centre. Condition: previously owned with edge-wear to covers and SIGNED by Elaine. £8

A World of Poetry selected by Michael Rosen, 1991 Reprint from Kingfisher Books produced in the year of publication. This hardback 255 paged book in dustwrapper is an anthology crammed with over 250 poems, including Elaine’s Short Thought. Condition: Previously owned with slight edge-wear and sunning to dustwrapper. SIGNED by Elaine £15

Bossy Parrot poetry anthology edited by Neil Astley and published by Bloodaxe Books, 1987. This anthology features the best children’s poems from The Evening Chronicle Poetry competition. This 64 page book features 10 of Elaine’s poems plus work by comedy writer and performer Dan Maier, actress Colleen Prendergast and the late, great Iain Pigg. Condition: previously owned with slight edge-wear and SIGNED by Elaine. £15

L’Ange Du Nord original screen print limited edition. In 2010 Elaine took a class in screenprinting at Northern Print, North East England’s centre for original printmaking based in the Byker/Ouseburn area of Newcastle. Inspired by the course, Elaine joined Northern Print for a year and produced a series of L’Ange du Nord screen prints. This is one of a series of 15 in differing colours measuring 38.5 cm by 29cm. Condition: Paper slightly bowed with age but image clean and strong. Currently unsigned but will be numbered and signed before purchase. Unframed. £75

Pieces From Eight An Octet of New IRON Poets, 2013 edited by Peter Mortimer and published by IRON Press. This 28 page pamphlet introduces eight poets from the North East including Vicky Arthurs, John Price, Maureen Oliphant and Arthur Haswell. There are six Haiku by Elaine. Condition: previously owned with slight edge-wear and SIGNED by Elaine. £8

Souvenir of Tynemouth, Moonkwayk Studio, 2018. One of four handmade book collaborations by Elaine Cusack and artist Anne Proctor. This book, comprising of Elaine’s poem of the same name and Anne’s images was first created in 2015, this is a numbered signed edition from 2018. Please note that all copies are handmade by Anne and the front cover varies slightly. The copy you receive might well be dated 2019 and have an ever so slightly different cover from the one displayed. Condition: brand new copy SIGNED by Anne and Elaine £20

Swifts Screech and Circle in the Afternoon Sun, Moonkwayk Studio, 2018. One of four handmade book collaborations by Elaine Cusack and artist Anne Proctor. This book, comprising of Elaine’s poem of the same name and Anne’s images was first created in 2014, this is a numbered signed edition from 2018. Please note that all copies are handmade by Anne and the front cover varies slightly. The copy you receive might well have an ever so slightly different cover from the one displayed. Condition: brand new copy SIGNED by Anne and Elaine. £15

Yes!Yes!Yes! poetry pamphlet, 1989 Elaine’s second poetry pamphlet this is a reprint produced in the year of publication by Jonathon Press of Country Durham. The Press was set up by Elaine’s friend and poet, the late Iain Pigg and it produced Jonathon magazine as well as publishing pamphlets by Elaine and Dave Ward. Condition: as new copy with slight edge-wear due to age and SIGNED by Elaine. £20