Evans' debut, Threads—a collaboration with photographer Justin David also published by Inkandescent—was longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize. His follow-up bears the watermarks of someone who’s swum life’s emotional spectrum. Some poems barely contain their righteous anger within visceral verse – 'The old are eating the young / in great Goya gobfuls'. Others, such as What the Cat Dragged Back, examine subtler sentiments: in response to your partner picking up a lover for you to share, for instance – 'I rub damp fur, wondering / which disco dustbin / you picked this one up in / and how best to dispose of him'. Short and (bitter)sweet, this is poetry for a mobile generation, poetry for sharing – often humorous and always honest about contemporary human experience. Exploring issues such as climate crisis, Brexit, gentrification and the rise of populist politics, these poems say more in a few lines than politicians say in volumes and offer an antidote to modern living.

"Evans' poetry addresses vital issues of our time, such as the climate crisis, with biting wit, seething passion & electrifying skill" – Matthew Todd, author of Straight Jacket & Pride; "Story weaving and poetically burrowing, CNUT is a universal backyard collection of the urban/urbane reimagined, of the domestic/fantastic retold, of the ravishingly re-readable" – Gerry Potter; "CNUT is a kaleidoscopic journey through shifting landscapes, brimming with vivid imagery, playfulness and warmth. A truly powerful work!" – Keith Jarrett

Nathan Evans’ poetry has been published by Muswell Press, Queerlings, Dead Ink, Impossible Archetype and Manchester Metropolitan University. His collection, Threads, was long-listed for the Polari First Book Prize. He was long-listed for the 2020 Live Canon Poetry Competition, hosts BOLD Queer Poetry Soirée and is a member of King’s Poets. His work in film and theatre has been broadcast by Channel 4, toured by the British Council, funded by the Arts Council, archived by the British Film Institute, won awards at the London Short Film Festival and presented at venues from the Royal Vauxhall Tavern to the Royal Festival Hall.