Category Archives: books
The Death of Bunny Munro (2009)
The Death of Bunny Munro is Nick Cave’s second novel following his unrelated 1989 début book “And the Ass Saw the Angel” (which, god-willing, is on its way through the post as we speak). You may need a strong stomach to digest this book, but if you’ve read Trainspotting and/or Porno by Irvin Welsh, you should be desensitized enough to get through it just fine. Bunny Munro’s brilliance comes with Cave’s descriptive genius – if you’ve heard his music it should be quite easy to imagine the fine arrangement of words Cave has for us here. It’s a moving and in places terrifyingly funny book (I caught myself guiltily “LOL”ing at some of the filthier portions more than once).
Dark Night of the Soul
Danger Mouse, david lynch, spotify, Sparklehorse, Wayne Coyne, Flaming Lips, Gruff Rhys, Super Furries, Jason Lytle, Grandaddy, Julian Casablancas, The Strokes, Black Francis, Pixies, Nina Persson, The Cardigans, James Mercer, Iggy Pop
Dracula sequel – “The Un-Dead”
It is the year of Dracula whether you like it or not. That’s right, 2009 sees a sequel to the classic 1897 novel Dracula by Bram Stoker hitting the shelves with a film version also on its way. But will it be any good? First of all, Un-Dead will be written by Dacre Stoker, Bram Stoker’s great-grandnephew.
Welcome to 2009!
This is the first time this year I’ve felt human enough to attempt a blog so forgive me if the subject
matter seems a little weak. I think the (proper) holiday I’ve been threatening for four or so years beckons – a battery recharge is required and no mistake. I know, I know, 2009 has to be the year when I start to act and DO things. Enough of me though, there’s something a lot more important going down…
