The latest collection from one of Britain's best-loved poets, now in paperback

This volume by the inimitable poet, comedian and performer John Hegley brings together poetry, prose and drawings on the themes closest to his heart. Contemplating subjects from painting, France and family to Daleks and of course potatoes, these pieces are by turns funny, moving, thought-provoking - and always brilliantly original. Peace, Love and Potatoes opens a new window onto John Hegley's unique and vivid way of seeing the world, and is certain to delight fans old and new.

"John Hegley is to potatoes what Wordsworth has been to daffodils" - Observer

"Comedy's poet laureate" - Independent

"The Peter Kay of poetry . . . The more personal he is, the more poetic he becomes . . . lovely." - Sunday Telegraph

"Confirms John Hegley's reputation as one of the wittiest of contemporary British poets ... a master of the poetically unexpected." - The Lady