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John Coburn

@johncoburn.bsky.social
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Dublin-born poet living in London. Founded the short-lived illustrated Rainbow Manuscripts poetry pamphlet in the 1970s. Recent work published in Outposts (New Series), Stoat Poetry, Causeway/Cabhsair, Black Nore Review and other journals.

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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I am thrilled to have had one of my poems chosen for Outposts Issue #3 published today. I’d like to thank Clare Morris, Editor, and Kevin Bailey, Associate Editor, for their support. I wish them every success with this relaunched and much-loved poetry magazine. outpostspoetry.com
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
A big thank you to Ingrid Leonard, Editor at newly launched Stoat Poetry for choosing two of my poems for inclusion in Issue #1 published this week. It’s a privilege to be featured alongside such a stellar selection of poets and their work. www.stoatmagazine.co.uk
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
bsky.app/profile/atri... I am delighted to have had my poem 'Patch of Blue' published by Atrium. Thanks so much to editors Holly Magill and Claire Walker.
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Honoured to have my poem 'Two Way Family Favourites' published by Eunoia Review, Singapore. eunoiareview.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/t...
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
I'm really privileged & really excited to have my poem 'The Pasted Wren' published today by The Broken Spine arts collective in their 'Selected Poetry - Autumn 2025' anthology. It's a stunning edition by editors Katie Jenkins & David Hanlon & I'd just like to say thank you for choosing my work.
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Joined a full house in Queen Elizabeth Hall on Saturday to see Simon Armitage discussing his latest book of poems 'New Cemetery'. He had us all hanging on every word. The whole event was sometimes hilarious, sometimes heart-breaking & always inspiring, though he would no doubt baulk at that.
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
I'm thrilled & honoured to have had two poems; 'You, You and You' & 'Buñuel’s "Simón del Desierto" (1965)' included in the latest Causeway Cabhsair issue, Volume 14. The editorial team of Ingrid Leonard, Charlie McIlwain & Kirsty Lawie have produced a magnificent epic edition they can be proud of.
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
It was wonderful to have heard Lucy Sutherland, George Duncan and Donna Ewen, three excellent and engaging readers, introduced by Judith Taylor at the launch of ‘Pushing Out The Boat’ Issue 18. A fascinating preview of this outstanding magazine. www.pushingouttheboat.co.uk/issue-18-sam...
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
I am honoured to have had my poem ‘An Eight-Year-Old’s May Altar’ published online today by the excellent UK webzine Ink Sweat & Tears. My deepest thanks to editor Helen Ivory and publisher Kate Birch for their support in choosing my work.
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Thanks to Amos Grieg for choosing three poems for his March 2025 edition of the brilliant 'A New Ulster'. www.scribd.com/document/843...
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ANU144 | PDF | Soul | Orpheus
A New Ulster, Issue 144, features contributions from various artists including Amy Barry, Logan Menton, and Owen Gallagher, showcasing their poetry and creative works. The publication is edited by Amo...
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Here's one of my poems, selected by the excellent Ben Banyard for his magnificent Black Nore Review in February. blacknorereview.wordpress.com/2025/02/17/j...
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John Coburn – “Heather Garden”
Heather Garden Morning and fleet skies of rustling. Flappings and busy instruction as song – rapt stillness in our listening. A sharp blue heaven portrays belief. Low scents of earth and herb…
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
This is a mockup of the cover for the unpublished issue of Rainbow Manuscripts, dated October 1973. Rainbow Manuscripts No.3 Contributors: John Lennon / Martin Maguire / Mathew Sweeney / Bob Dylan / John Murphy / Niall O’Neill Illustrations: John Coburn Format: Stabled pamphlet
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Related to an earlier post, this is a reprint of a bill from Jonathan Cape Ltd in 1973, on behalf of John Lennon granting permission to publish two extracts from the book 'John Lennon In His Own Write'. The total cost was £4.00 (£43.75 by today's calculation).
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Related to the previous post, this is a reprint of a bill from Granada Publishing in 1973, on behalf of Bob Dylan's UK publisher granting permission to publish two pages from his book 'Tarantula'. The total cost was £3.00 (£33.00 by today's calculation).
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
From summer 1973, this article, written by the excellent June Levine, was published in the Sunday Independent newspaper.
Short archive Irish newspaper clip from 1973 about poet John Coburn and his forthcoming Rainbow Manuscripts pamphlet.
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Rainbow Manuscripts No.2 - published July 1973 Contributors: John Cooney / Brendan Kennelly / Pamela Good / Thomas Tessier / Jim Burns / Dan Reardon / Joseph Jackson Illustrations: Mary Greene Format: Single sheet double-sided hand drawn text.
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John Coburn @johncoburn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Rainbow Manuscripts No.1 - published July 1972 Contributors: Roly Brown / John Murphy / David Cohen / John Cooney / Peter Fallon / Beth Humphreys / Timothy McDonnell Illustrations: Mary Greene / Catherine Ryan Screen Print Cover Design: Niall O'Neill Format: Loose-leaved colour sheets in folder
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