Fanthorpe, U. A. (1929-...), a British poet, is noted for the natural, conversational style of her poetry as well as her touches of irony and dark humor. Her books of verse include Side-Effects (1978), Four Dogs (1980), Standing To (1982), Voices Off (1984), The Crystal Zoo (1985) written for children, a selection of collected poems (1986), A Watching Brief (1987), Neck Verse (1992), Painting and Poets (1995), and Safe as Houses (1995).