Time Out interview
Posted by Chris H on October 24th, 2006Cracking interview with Will from John O’Connell of Time Out magazine in London.
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Book of Dave winners
Posted by Chris H on July 13th, 2006Congratulations to the winners of our Book of Dave competition: Elizabeth Wright, Cheshire; Richard Doe, Oxford; Matthew Eyre, Derbyshire; Andy Howes, Herts; Leo Evans-Doran, Cambridge; Rik James, Surrey; Sheila Bonas, Leicester; Spencer Elliott, Kent; Matt Smith, Hants; and John Foyle, Somerset.
The Book of Dave competition
Posted by Chris H on June 2nd, 2006We have 10 signed copies of Will Self’s new novel to give away to celebrate the publication of The Book of Dave, courtesy of Penguin. Simply answer the following question:
Dave Roth was the name given to the cab driver in The Book of Dave in an early synopsis of the book, but which band did David Lee Roth used to be the lead singer of?
a) Van Halen
b) Van der Graaf Generator
c) Van Morrison
Email your answer with your name and address to chris.hall@will-self.com with the subject line “Book of Dave competition”. You must live in the UK to enter. Deadline for entries June 15.
Tough Tough Toys For Tough Tough Boys - Bookpage Review
Posted by Chris M on January 31st, 2006Charles Wyrick, 1999
“No, these are not bad jokes or out-takes from The Twilight Zone, these are quintessential Will Self creations. For all their outrageousness, these tales radiate a narrative charm. For every goofy plot turn you’ll find an equally well plotted character or adroitly spun metaphor. Whether dealing with nerdy parents or hardened drug addicts, Self nails his subjects with an exacting, invigorating stylistic temper like that of the truly great satirists. Surely Self is one of them — if that’s not too immodest a proposal.”
