Released January 31st, 2025 // 102 pages // 978-1-916938-74-8 // RRP: £12.99
 
The Mad Art of Doing Time by Scout Tzofiya Bolton is a raw and compelling exploration of life inside and outside the prison walls, woven with the complexities of mental illness and the often-overlooked human stories within the justice system. Through a blend of narrative and poetry, Bolton offers an unflinching look at the harsh realities of incarceration, capturing the fragmented thoughts and emotions of a mind in turmoil. This book challenges perceptions and invites readers into the nuanced and deeply personal experiences of those living through the cracks in the system.
 
ABOUT Scout Tzofiya Bolton:
Scout Tzofiya Bolton is a poet, musician and broadcaster from the North of England. She likes to use her poetry as a lens through which to dismantle her mental health, her class, her Judaism and her understanding of the world as an unreliable narrator. Her works have been featured in both national and international media. Scout is currently working as a presenter on National Prison Radio.