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Biographical Note:
Rupi Kaur is a poet, artist, and performer.
A breakout literary phenomenon and #1
New York Times bestselling author, Rupi Kaur wrote, illustrated, and self-published her first poetry collection,
milk and honey (2014). Next came its artistic siblings,
the sun and her flowers (2017) and
home body (2020), both debuting at #1 on bestseller lists across the world. These collections have sold over 12 million copies and have been translated into over 40 languages, with
milk and honey becoming one of the highest-selling poetry books of the 21st century. She was also regarded as "writer of the decade" by the
New Republic and recognized on the
Forbes 30 under 30 list. In 2022, Kaur released her fourth book,
Healing Through Words.
In 2021, Kaur produced
Rupi Kaur Live, a first-of-its-kind poetry special on Amazon Prime Video. Kaur also executive produced the film
This Place, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022, and the 2024 Academy Award-nominated film
To Kill a Tiger.
Kaur has graced stages across the globe and completed her third sold-out world tour in 2023. Her shows are poetic theatrical experiences interlaced with Kaur's own touch of stand-up comedy. Kaur's work encompasses love, loss, trauma, healing, femininity, and more.
Publisher Marketing:
This stunning new hardcover book celebrates the journey of Rupi Kaur and milk and honey.
- 40 new original poems and 20 new illustrations
- Full-color, never-before-seen photos and memorabilia
- Illuminating introduction and handwritten diary entries by Rupi
- Heartfelt annotations from Rupi and some of today's most respected voices
Since its debut,
milk and honey has sold more than 6 million copies globally, becoming the highest-selling book of poetry in the 21st century and propelling Rupi Kaur into the stratosphere as the voice of a generation.
milk and honey has taken millions of readers on a shared journey through life's most emotional moments, reminding us along the way that there is sweetness everywhere, if only we are willing to look.
An exceptional volume, the
milk and honey 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition is a must-have keepsake that will be treasured by longtime fans as well as readers new to the work that transformed poetry in our time.
Contributor Bio:Kaur, Rupi
A breakout literary phenomenon and #1
New York Times Bestselling Author, Rupi Kaur wrote, illustrated, and self-published her first poetry collection
milk and honey in 2014. Next came its artistic siblings
the sun and her flowers and
home body, both debuting at #1 on bestseller lists across the world. These collections have sold more than 11 million copies and have been translated into over 43 languages. In 2022, she released her fourth book
Healing Through Words which is a journey of guided writing exercises to help the reader explore their creativity.
As she has done from the very beginning, Rupi self-produced Rupi Kaur Live, the first poetry special of its kind, which debuted on Amazon Prime Video in 2021.
Rupi Kaur graces stages across the globe on sold-out world tours. These shows are a poetic theatrical experience interlaced with her own touch of stand-up. Her work touches on love, loss, trauma, healing, femininity, and migration. She feels most at home when creating art, performing her poetry onstage, and spending time with family and friends.
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