Playing with Matches is the ultimate collectible edition from internationally best-selling poet Michael Faudet. A beautiful hardcover gift book, personally curated by the author, featuring a collection of the best works from his five published books and thirty-five new poetic and prose stories for readers to discover. A wonderful addition to any bookshelf with a beautiful bookmark ribbon and an attractive fabric-covered finish.

To complement the outstanding and expressive poetry, prose, and short stories, this exquisite book also offers readers a private glimpse into the author's life. Consisting of black and white photographs taken by Michael Faudet, which capture the inspiration behind the writing.

Playing with Matches is essential for fans of Dirty Pretty Things, Bitter Sweet Love, Smoke & Mirrors, Winter of Summers, and Cult of Two. A treat for poetry lovers with an additional 35 new pieces never before published in any of Michael Faudet's collections. An intricate exploration of love, heartbreak, attraction, self-empowerment, and passion that will reignite the imagination and stoke the flames of passion burning within us all.