Apirana Taylor is a popular and acclaimed poet, short-story writer, novelist, playwright, actor, musician and painter, This, his fifth volume of poetry, includes much new work, together with many old favourites (the ones most requested at readings). Accessible, tender, hard-hitting: Api Taylor's work assumes many forms, and is included in New Zealand schools' English curriculum. There are not many Kiwis, young or old, who are unfamiliar with his work, Api travels extensively throughout New Zealand and internationally as a poet, musician and storyteller.