How To Dance As The Roof Caves In

'Nick Lantz writes with elegant simplicity. Most poets take a lifetime to learn as much'. This quote by Linda Gregerson perfectly sums up Lantz's latest work How to Dance as the Roof Caves In. Examining America as it faces a recession of collective mood and wealth, Lantz describes the changing American landscape with great imagination and sharp wit. The central narrative sees the 'housing bubble' reach its bursting point, with hilarious and biting consequences; as real estate developers hire a married couple and down-and-out 'extras' to fake a community and lure in investors