Marius KociejowskiMarius Kociejowski is a poet, essayist, and travel writer. Among the books he has written are The Street Philosopher and the Holy Fool: A Syrian Journey and a sequel, The Pigeon Wars of Damascus. His first collection of poetry, Coast was awarded the heltenham Prize. His other books include God's Zoo: Artists, Exiles, Londoners, The Pebble Chance: Feuilletons and Other Prose, Zoroaster's Children: and Other Travels, and Collected Poems. He is also author of travel book, The Serpent Coiled in Naples. He lives in London, England, where until recently, he worked as an antiquarian bookseller. Read More Read Less