'Steve is a fine exponent of lyrical poetry – the exacting nature and resonant quality of his verse has been there from the start, and he has been an influential figure in Australian poetry.’– Anthony Lawrence

‘Even in the world of the very ordinary, Evans finds extraordinary poetry.’ – Peter Goldsworthy

‘The stunning “Bent Wolf” sequence moves between observer and observed with poems of delight and revelation in assured, original voices that range from wry to cunning to gritty.’ –David Ades

‘Steve Evans has been a substantial figure in Australian poetry for several decades.’ – Geoff Page

‘Steve Evans takes the tiny, the taken-for-granted, the cats and dogs, birds and bees, snails and ants that accompany us through our “very big and important” human lives and casts them on a higher plane than we can ever hope to land upon.’ – Louise Nicholas' (Publication summary)

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'Unearthly Pleasures is a sparkling collection of poetry from a mature poet at the top of his game. The poems radiate the generous warmth of an acute observer of humanity who manages to maintain his affection and understanding for the people and situations which populate his world. Steve Evans has the remarkable ability to observe and maintain an objective distance while still engaging directly and passionately with his subjects.' (Publication summary)

Collection of short fiction.