Weight | 0.432 kg |
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Dimensions | 220 × 161 × 21 mm |
ISBN | 9780571328574 |
Cover | Hardback |
Publication Year | 2018 |
Publisher | Faber and Faber |
£8.00
Sundog
Scott Walker is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant, serious and intelligent of artists today. As one of the greatest lyricists of the 20th century and front man of globally loved pop trip, The Walker Brothers, Walker commands huge devotion. A major event, Sundog is the first ever selection of Walker’s lyrics curated by the artist himself, published for the first time with a stunning introduction by Eimear McBride. Walker’s iconic lyrics will proudly follow in the footsteps of other famous musicians who have been published by Faber & Faber, including Jarvis Cocker, Billy Bragg, and Van Morrison.
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