We Are Delighted To Announce That You Can Now Pre-Order Your Copy of
A PORTRAIT OF THE ARSONIST AS A YOUNG MAN by ANDREW MCGUINNESS
Andrew's novel is due to be released in February 2009, but all people pre-ordering prior to the 15th of January, will additionally receive a second novel absolutely free.
Additionally, we will randomly select one lucky winner who will receive a Stylophone, as once played by David Bowie on his Classic Space Oddity.
This novel reveals in compulsive prose a 21st Century tale of celebrity-obsession, identity crisis and personality disorder. Ben Tippet's "novel autobiography" is ostensibly a self-portrait, but the arsonist's tale takes broader strokes, painting the landscape of a contemporary world hooked on sex, fame and fortune. Nuanced with literary and pop-cultural references, it explores universal themes of love, loss, sex and death.
What people are saying about Andrew's fiction "Sharp-eyed, poignant, convincing, finely focused, impressive dark comedy" - Alison MacLeod, The Wave Theory of Angels.
"Superb" - Phil Whitaker, Freak of Nature.
"Fluid and stylish, highly readable and enjoyable. A sustained achievement." - Flambard Press.
"Witty and intriguing" - Scott Pack, The Friday Project.
"A distinctive voice, lyrical, and very enjoyable plot" - Bookbag.
Leah Fritz's poetry constantly reminds its readers of the important problems of life - poverty, hatred, war - yes, these of course - but also love, respect, how ordinary, everyday things can be invested with a life-enhancing sensibility
