Background
Astley, Neil Philip was born on May 12, 1953 in Portchester, Hampshire, England. Son of Philip Thomas and Margaret Ivy (Soleman) Astley.
Astley, Neil Philip was born on May 12, 1953 in Portchester, Hampshire, England. Son of Philip Thomas and Margaret Ivy (Soleman) Astley.
Bachelor (honorary), University Newcastle upon Tyne, England, 1978. Doctor of Letters, University Newcastle upon Tyne, England, 1996.
Editor, managing director, Bloodaxe Books Ltd., Newcastle upon Tyne, since 1978. Board directors Password (Books) Ltd., London, 1984-1987, Poetry Book Society, London, 1986-1988.
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Married Julie Callan, September 4,1976 (divorced 1985). Married Kate Keens-Soper, October 8, 1988. Stepchildren: Claire, Alice.