Patrik Fitzgerald — Poems by Patrik Fitzgerald

London, Thap Publishing, 1979. First edition. Paperback. A very scarce copy of this collection of poetry and prose by folk-punk singer-songwriter Patrik Fitzgerald. The first edition of this very scarce work in the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. A collection of poetry and prose by the singer-songwriter Patrik Fitzgerald, a pioneer of folk punk.Fitzgerald released his first and best known EP in 1977, titled Safety-Pin Stuck in My Heart. Combining punk rock imagery with acoustic guitar and vocals, it is considered one of the pioneering releases for folk punk. This poetry collection was released a couple of years later, aiming to show a different side to the singer-songwriter.Fitzgerald became a regular performer at London punk gigs, and supported The Jam on their national tour. In the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. Externally, very bright and smart, with very light shelf wear to the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Alan Gilbey; Karl Hager. Fine .