My Fault

Childish, Billy

ISBN 10: 1899598065 / ISBN 13: 9781899598069

Published by CodeX Books, Hove, East Sussex, 1996

About this Item

i-iii, 354pp, green and black photographic covers with title in green to black spine. Slight shelfwear, small marks to page edges. Signed by author at title page. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 068294

Bibliographic Details

• Title: My Fault
• Publisher: CodeX Books, Hove, East Sussex
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1899598065
• ISBN 13: 9781899598069
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

Many books have spoken of the "human shadow" but precious few have the courage to speak straight from its heart. With painful honesty, Billy Childish does just that and in the process grows flowers from the shit. Seething with wonder and disgust, this volcanic novel sheds light on the "lie of my family."Born into the emerging middle classes of the 1950s, Childish takes us on a nightmarish voyage through a blighted childhood which culminates in his being sexually abused by a friend of the family. Stumbling onward into adolescence he exposes, his desperate attempts to make sense of a world distorted by alcohol, bullies and yes men.

About the Author

Billy Childish, an underground legend, is an author, poet (30 books) and musician (80+ independent albums). He has been named as an influence by Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Graham Coxon (Blur) and Kylie Minogue. He was also a founder of the recent Stuckist art movement, and has exhibited his paintings worldwide.