Steven Camden is a leading spoken-word poet, performing as Polarbear. He also writes radio plays, teaches storytelling in schools, and was a lead artist for The Ministry of Stories. TAPE is his first novel. When you read it, you will find this hard to believe. You can find out more about Steven at www.bearheart.org.uk or follow him on twitter at @homeofpolar.
'Truly gripping... a cleverly structured, movingly characterised and powerful tale.' The Sunday Times 'Steven Camden is a born storyteller. Read TAPE, rewind, then read it again.' Phil Earle 'Time-warping escapism. I loved it!' Jordan, Rizzle Kicks 'Steven is one of my greatest influences, he is a powerhouse in his field, both looked to and admired. This book is just as original, playful as Steven is. Full of heart.' Laura Dockrill 'Warm, funny and honest. [Steven] writes about familiar things and makes them magic. He writes about magic things and makes them familiar.' Kate Tempest, winner of the Ted Hughes Award for innovation in poetry 'Sad, poignant, true, funny and bursting full of heart.' Nikesh Shukla, author of Coconut Unlimited An affectionate tribute to the mixed tape and the human desire to find a fairy tale. It encapsulates universal themes of love, hope and fate while adding a soupcon of magic. Camden writes sensitively from the perspective of different genders, evoking the dynamics of family dramas and the awkwardness of coming of age. The Bookbag