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He's like Banksy -- but not as big...They're Not Pets, Susan,' says a stern father who has just shot a bumblebee, its wings sparkling in the evening sunlight; a lone office worker, less than an inch high, looks out over the river in his lunch break, 'Dreaming of Packing it all In'; and a tiny couple share a 'Last Kiss' against the soft neon lights of the city at midnight. Mixing sharp humour with a delicious edge of melancholy, Little People in the City brings together the collected photographs of Slinkachu, a street-artist who for several years has been leaving little hand-painted people in the bustling city to fend for themselves, waiting to be discovered. . . 'Oddly enough, even when you know they are just hand-painted figurines, you can't help but feel that their plights convey something of our own fears about being lost and vulnerable in a big, bad city.' The Times

Beknopte biografie van de Engelse schrijver (1809-1849).

A British writer embarks on a surreal journey through the contrasting landscapes of L.A. freeways and crumbling English cliffs, blending humor and sharp social commentary. As he navigates this quest, he critiques celebrity culture while investigating the metaphorical crime of "who killed the movies." Will Self's inventive narrative style brings to life a unique exploration of art, identity, and the absurdities of modern fame.

“How was your day?” is a special commissioned piece of work from The Humber Mouth Literature Festival 2017.

From the Booker-shortlisted author of Umbrella, a world-girdling collection of writings inspired by a life lived in and for literature.

How far would you go to escape the real world? The underground man had always felt like an outsider. He doesn't want to be like other people, working in the 'ant-hill' of society. So he decides to withdraw from the world, scrawling a series of darkly sarcastic notes about the torment he is suffering. Angry and alienated, his only comfort is the humiliation of others. Is he going mad? Or is it the world around him that's insane?

Exploring the intricacies of writing and literature, this collection of essays showcases Will Self's unique voice and sharp wit. Celebrated as a bold and engaging novelist, he offers insightful reflections that challenge conventional perspectives on reading. Each piece invites readers to reconsider their relationship with literature, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the art of storytelling and the written word.

Shark turns upon an actual incident in WWII - mentioned in the film Jaws - when the ship which had delivered the fissile material to the south Pacific to be dropped on Hiroshima was subsequently sunk by a Japanese submarine with the loss of 900 men, including 200 killed in the largest shark attack ever recorded.

A gleefully subversive collection of short stories from one of our most imaginatively brilliant writers

Opening with a dazzling new essay on walking to New York from Heathrow, this stunningly produced book brings together for the first time, fifty of Will Self's unforgettable Independent Columns