{"product_id":"playing-with-matches-9781524869892","title":"Playing with Matches","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlaying with Matches\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate collector's edition by internationally best-selling poet, Michael Faudet. A beautiful hardcover gift book that has been personally curated by the author featuring a compilation of the best work from his five published books and thirty-five new pieces of poetry and prose for readers to discover. A wonderful addition to any bookshelf. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo complement the exquisite and evocative poetry, prose, and short stories, this gorgeous book also gives readers a private glimpse into the author's life. Comprising of black and white photographs taken by Michael Faudet that capture the inspiration behind the writing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlaying with Matches\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for fans of \u003ci\u003eDirty Pretty Things\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBitter Sweet Love\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSmoke \u0026amp; Mirrors\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWinter of Summers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCult of Two\u003c\/i\u003e. A poetry lover's delight with an additional 35 new pieces never before published in any Michael Faudet collection. An intricate exploration of love, heartbreak, seduction, self-empowerment, and sex that will spark your imagination and ignite the flames of passion that burn inside all of us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Faudet is the author of the international bestsellers \u003ci\u003eDirty Pretty Things\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBitter Sweet Love\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSmoke \u0026amp; Mirrors\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWinter of Summers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCult of Two\u003c\/i\u003e. His books have been nominated in the Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Poetry. \u003ci\u003eDirty Pretty Things\u003c\/i\u003e was also selected by Sylvia Whitman, the owner of the iconic Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, as one of her personal favorite books of 2016. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe frequently explores the intricacies of love, loss, relationships, and sex in poetry, prose, and short stories. His lyrical and often sensual writing continues to attract readers from all around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore turning his hand to writing books, Michael enjoyed a successful career in advertising as an award-winning executive creative director. He managed creative departments and developed advertising campaigns for major brands in many countries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael is represented by the literary agency Writers House, New York. He currently lives in New Zealand in a little house by the sea with girlfriend and author Lang Leav. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50649426723090,"sku":"9781524869892","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_26646d76-c9d3-4b78-9fd5-345d02a0ea86.jpg?v=1733263935","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/playing-with-matches-9781524869892","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}