![]() ![]() On Thursday 1 July, 1999, Dr Nina Simone gave a rare performance as part of Nick Cave's Meltdown Festival. In many ways that thought was more important than the gum itself. I thought each time I opened it some of Nina Simone's spirit would vanish. ![]() The idea that it was still in her towel was something I had drawn strength from. ![]() The last person to touch it was Nina Simone, her saliva and fingerprints unsullied. It's a beautiful piece of work.'KEVIN BARRYI hadn't opened the towel that contained her gum since 2013. Totally heartwarming project.'MAX PORTER'A unique study of a fan's devotion, of transcendence and of the artistic vocation - it's got depth and great warmth. It made the world feel lighter.'NEIL GAIMAN'In praise of meaning-rich relics and magical things. FEATURING AN INTRODUCTION BY NICK CAVE'Warren has turned this memento, snatched from his idol's piano in a moment of rapture, into a genuine religious artefact.'NICK CAVE'Such a mad, happy book about art and music and obsession. THE TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLERA GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH, THE TIMES, IRISH TIMES, ROUGH TRADE, MOJO, CLASH, ROLLING STONE, UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEARFrom award-winning musician and composer Warren Ellis comes the unexpected and inspiring story of a piece of chewing gum. ![]()
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