A clearly written, comprehensive critical introduction to one of the
most original contemporary British writers, providing an overview of all
of Sinclair's major works and an analysis of his vision of modern
London. This book places Sinclair in a range of contexts, including: the
late 1960s counter-culture and the 'British Poetry Revival'; London's
underground histories; the rise and fall of Thatcherism, and Sinclair's
writing about Britain under New Labour; Sinclair's connection to other
writers and artists, such as J.G. Ballard, Michael Moorcock and Marc
Atkins.
This book makes a significant contribution to the growing scholarship
surrounding Sinclair's work, offering the first critical text that
covers in detail all of Sinclair's work: his poetry, fiction,
non-fiction (including his book on John Clare, Edge of the Orison), and
his film work.