A flat man

A Flat Man is a 1977 collection by Ivor Cutler, the Scottish poet and humorist known for his deadpan, surreal verse and offbeat monologues. Published by Trigram Press, it reflects the odd, gently absurd sensibility that made Cutler a familiar voice on British radio and in live performance.

The poems and short pieces move through everyday situations at slightly skewed angles, relying on playful logic and understated comedy. It suits readers who enjoy whimsical, idiosyncratic writing and the kind of wordplay associated with British absurdist humour.