When Simon Armitage burst on to the poetry scene in 1989 with his spectacular debutZoom!,readers were introduced to an exceptional new talent who would reshape the landscape of contemporary poetry in the years to come. Now, twenty-five years on, Simon Armitage's reputation as one of the nation's most original, most respected and best-loved poets seems secure.Paper Aeroplane: Poems 1989-2014is the author's own selection from across a quarter-century of work, from his debut to the latest, uncollected work. Drawing upon all of his award-winning poetry collections, includingKid, Book of Matches, The Universal Home DoctorandSeeing Stars,this generous selection provides an essential gathering of this most thrilling of poets, and is key reading for students and general readers alike.