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Synopsis
A ghost hovers outside the window of Will Self's study. She is Sylvie, a beautiful young woman who was recently murdered, wanting to influence Self's latest novel before she moves on...
Her body was discovered by Richard, a twenty-something idler and literary wannabe. He discovers that Sylvie was a member of the W.S.C. - a mysterious cult who appear to worship Will Self in a strange and secret style. Gradually, he gets sucked into their dark world of absinthe, cloaks and bizarre Initiation rites. Richard begins to lose his sense of perspective. What is the WSC? What did they do to Sylvie... and what will they do to him?
Ranging from the present day to 2049, from dictionary rape to literary orgies, from lesbian book reviewers to the Great Vowel Shift, The Quiddity of Will Self is a quirky, comic novel, reminiscent of Being John Malkovich - with the acclaimed novelist, Will Self, as the centre of fascination.
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About the Author
SamMillswas born in 1975. After graduating from Lincoln College, Oxford, she worked briefly as a chess journalist and publicist before becoming a full-time writer. She has contributed short stories to literary magazines and websites such asTomaziand3amand written articles for the Guardian. Sam is one of the founding members of the Will Self Club (WSC) and was recently elevated to the position of Sovereign Grand Quiddity Inspector General, the most powerful position in the Selfian hierarchy:www.thewillselfclub.co.uk
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Glimpses of genius. Daily Mail 'an ingenious, energetic read, admirable for the verve and macabre imagination with which Mills pursues her quarry' Sunday Times Self aficionados will revel in this book. The Age
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- PublisherCorsair
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1780331134
- ISBN 13 9781780331133
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages400
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