BAYEUX TAPESTRY - THE EPIC POEM

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The world's first epic poem about the Bayeux Tapestry narrative, written to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the birth of William the Conqueror, and the arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum in September 2026.

'History, just the way I like it.’
Sir Tony Robinson.

‘A skilful and enjoyable poetic representation of the world’s most famous tapestry.’ Professor Ronald Hutton.

The book is illustrated with beautiful watercolour depictions of the tapestry’s story by Richard Parker Crook, and is designed and typeset by Simon Bishop.


BAYEUX TAPESTRY - THE EPIC POEM

First edition published by Martin Kiszko

ISBN 978-0-9568549-9-5

52 Pages including illustrations

Hardback

£12.99


THE GREAT RIVERBANK ROBBERY

Filled with adventure, humour, and foreboding, The Great Riverbank Robbery is a tale for all ages about the importance of our connection with nature - and each other.

This novel is a further step in the Green Poems for a Blue Planet campaign, which aims to collaborate with forward-thinking individuals and responsible businesses to educate and inspire a new generation towards creating a sustainable future.

“Watership Down meets Tales of the Riverbank meets Wind in the Willows - a walk along the river will never be the same again after you have read this novel… Kiszko's use of language is delightful and lends itself to being read aloud. Wittily written with a plethora of puns, a multitude of metaphors and an alignment of alliteration, this is both entertaining and educational.” - Yorkshire Times Review Jan 2025.

First Edition published by Martin Kiszko. 2024.

ISBN: 978-0-9568549-7-1

288 pages

Hardback - Limited Edition

£18.99

TESTIMONIALS:

‘Watership Down meets Tales of the Riverbank meets Wind in the Willows - a walk along the river will never be the same again after you have read this novel…Kiszko’s use of language is delightful and lends itself to being read aloud. Wittily written with a plethora of puns, a multitude of metaphors and an alignment of alliteration, this is both entertaining and educational.’ Yorkshire Post, January 2025.

‘Martin is a rare, inspiring, and original, creative powerhouse.’ Nick Park, Creator Wallace and Gromit.

MAJOR & MINOR ADVENTURES IN LAH LAH LAND

Autobiography.

Martin’s story is about what it means to survive as a film composer and poet in the precarious world of the arts. In this candid fly on the wall look at the film music business and the world of the poet and writer, Martin describes his scores, the films, the sessions, the directors, the performances, the poems and the highs and lows of working against the backdrop of life challenges: mental health, burn out, loves won and lost and the search for meaning — all of which can dismantle or inspire an artist’s life.

From Native American spirituality to the life of celestial bodies and from a voyage to Antarctica to embracing environmentalism — the story culminates with an ‘accidental’ modulation from music into poetry as he dons the mantle of the UK’s Green Poet and endeavours to save the planet through the power of poetry. This book is not only of interest for readers interested in the life of a film composer and poet but it is also a useful primer for those wishing to enter the music industry.

First Edition published by Martin Kiszko. 2020.

Second Edition published by Pegasus Publishing. 2022.

ISBN: 978-0-9568549-5-7

£15.00

TESTIMONIALS:

‘Full of focus, passion, imagination and love’.
'A gripping read that is hard to put down.’
‘Highly recommended !!’
‘Enjoying immensely.’
‘A fascinating read.’
‘I just got it and I love it!’

LAH LAH LAND testimonials from Facebook.

‘You are super creative, I see you as one of the most talented people I’ve ever met.’ Toyah Willcox