{"title":"James Ciano","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Ciano's works delve into the depths of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring complex social themes with a keen eye for human behaviour. His narratives often weave together rich character studies set against vivid cultural backdrops, inviting readers to reflect on the intricate dynamics within society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that balances thoughtful insight and compelling storytelling, Ciano's books resonate with those interested in the nuanced interplay of personal and communal experience. Expect stories that challenge perceptions while offering a profound look at the forces that shape human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-committee-of-men-by-james-ciano-9781960145918","title":"The Committee of Men","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Ciano's debut collection, \u003cem\u003eThe Committee of Men\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the cycles of violence men inflict on one another and themselves, examining how silence, shame, and inherited expectations shape masculine identity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted in the speaker's experience as a college athlete from a family of athletes—including a father who is a high school football coach—these poems confront the emotional weight of tradition and the often-unspoken struggles of male intimacy, mental illness, and familial pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough sharp lyricism and emotional honesty, Ciano delves into themes of belonging and exile, accountability and forgiveness, and the quiet damage done by historically unexamined masculinity, asking what it means to break these generational cycles without severing connection, and how healing might emerge in places where vulnerability is discouraged or denied. The result is a collection that is both unflinching and deeply humane—an urgent, resonant debut that refuses to look away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Committee of Men\u003c\/em\u003e also includes a foreword by acclaimed poet David St. John, whose introduction situates Ciano's work within a broader conversation about masculinity and poetic tradition, and underscores the collection's emotional depth and significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934298751212,"sku":"9781960145918","price":109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781960145918-the-committee-of-men.jpg?v=1783910236"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/james-ciano.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}