I have been working on the next The Real Tuesday Weld album. It is a soundtrack to Glen Duncan's new novel 'The Last Werewolf'. The book will be published in April by Canongate in the UK, in July by Knopf in the US and around the world during the rest of the year.
Glen and I are old friends - the album 'I Lucifer' was a soundtrack to his book of the same name. They sort of grew up together in my place in Clerkenwell, as did we I suppose.
I read the manuscript to the new book at the beginning of last year. He didn't have a publisher then but I knew right away it was going to be a success. You see I think it may be his best yet. He has published seven previous novels and I recommend them all but this one combines his remarkable literary flair with a genuinely moving and page turning tale in a way people rarely manage these days.
The album is timed to come out in July with the US version but we will be making a musical suite drawn from it available to mark the UK publication in April. We are intending various live events and all sorts of funny business too. And as ever, there are some very special guests including Glen himself, Marcella Puppini, Pinkie Maclure, Piney Gir and Joe Guillotine from the very lupine Lazarus and the Plane Crash.
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Looking forward to both the book and the album. If they are both as delightful as 'I, Lucifer' and its accompanying soundtrack, I am already in love.
Sounds great. Roll on April! Please do post/tweet about it again at the time, so I don't criminally forget about it.
I think you may be be here for the next full moon Jane
Oh, I do hope so...I would love to see the full moon shining down on London. I will have to check. I arrive on the 12th (not long now!)
You told me about that book last year at the BFI, I was jealous as I had to wait so long to read it.
It seems that the moon will be in its First Quarter when I'm there -- it won't be full until the 19th -- but it will be well on its way. I leave for Brussels the morning of the 16th so I will miss the Full Moon (unfortunately.) I hope I won't be missing anything else that you may be planning.
I love the cover of the novel. I read I, Lucifer when I was in London last. I think the book has become part of my memory of the place.
Thought you might like to see my new I, Lucifer-inspired socks-in-progress: Socks for Declan. If you'd like some for yourself and/or the shop, that can be arranged!
Hurrah!
Very nice too, very nice too - I will let his lordship know!
Thank you -- please do!
If you like, I can bring the finished pair along for you when I'm in town...if not it's totally ok.
The book is released on my birthday, wonderful! Now I am residing in London I look forward to being able to attend your gigs. Is there a chance one will occur the week of the book release? That would be rather fantastic. All very exciting news!
Scratch that last thought. There's no way I'm going to have these socks finished in time.
Tamsin
The album, is timed to the US release in July
so I am in hiding 'til the summer - our next London show is in June. BUT there's all sorts going on, so will keep all posted
Jane
Your art socks are welcome always - and whenever.
Hi CK,
I am interested in an image which I found on your blog, I am from a local clerkenwell business and we are looking for some artwork to hang in the office. Could you please give a call to discuss
Many Thanks
Sophie 0207 240 3322
Message for Jane: Declan has asked me to pass on his joy at being part of the inspiration for your beautiful socks - and asks whether you're working your way up to leg-warmers or thigh-highs, both of which, I'm sorry to say, he frequently prances around in after his bath and hot milk. Either way - keep up the good work!
Declan's Gimp
Message for D's G: Please thank Mr. Gunn for me. I am flattered that he likes the socks.
My deepest condolences that you have been privy to his evening prances. I would be happy to provide him with stockings should he allow me the chance.
Jane
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