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As the art world awaits the announcement of the Turner Prize winner today, here is a topical poem from local wordsmith Nick Hallam:

Take draughtsmanship, nowhere to hide,

A pencil-point, nowhere to run;
Strokes: straight, curved, soft, hard,
Narrow, wide, full shade –
No shadow from the sun;
His sun, his God, his lording light –
Oh I am glad that Turner’s gone;
Associate his name with might –
I pray his is not looking on
To see sheep in formaldehyde.

 Do you think Turner’s turning in his grave? Follow this link to see our large collection of engravings after Turner and read about the laborious Life of An Engraver.

Or turn the pages of our online catalogue below: 

Goldmark Books is looking forward to publishing a collection of Nick Hallam’s poems next year. Sign up through our books website to keep informed or follow Hallam’s Comment on twitter.