Wild Things

What is Wild Things?

Wild Things is a 60-page poetry and art anthology published through Bookemon, blending 52 original poems with 15 original art pieces from three contributing artists. Printed in full color at a square 8.5 x 8.5 inch trim, it works as both a coffee table conversation piece and a quiet bedside read. The collection leans into cheeky romance, lost loves, and doleful anecdotes, pairing clever verse with visual moments meant to be lingered over.

Key features

• Format choice — Available in hardcover for shelf permanence or softcover for a lighter, more affordable read.
• Square 8.5 x 8.5 trim — A balanced page shape that gives poems room to breathe and art a generous canvas.
• 52 original poems — Every piece is written for this anthology rather than reprinted from elsewhere.
• 15 original art pieces — Full-color illustrations woven through the text, not tucked away in a single insert.
• Three contributing artists — A true collaborative anthology with multiple creative voices on the page.
• Emotional range — Moves between flirtatious, mournful, and wry tones across its 60 pages.
• Color printing throughout — Internal pages are produced in color rather than the typical black-and-white poetry layout.

Who is Wild Things for?

This book is aimed at readers who enjoy contemporary poetry but also want something to look at, not just read - the kind of shopper who keeps illustrated chapbooks, zines, or small-press anthologies on the nightstand. It is approachable for casual poetry readers and gift-buyers, but it has enough emotional weight for people who actively follow indie verse. Use it as a personal read, a thoughtful present for a romantic partner or a friend going through a breakup, or a display piece on a living room stack.

How does Wild Things compare?

Compared to mass-market poetry paperbacks, Wild Things trades higher page counts for a richer, full-color illustrated experience and a more intimate page size. Against pure art books and prints, it offers far more written content and a clearer narrative throughline across its themes of love and loss. And compared to single-author poetry collections, the three-artist collaboration gives it a varied voice that single-author books simply cannot replicate.