Ellis, Warren
Nina Simone's Gum
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571365623
- author:
- Ellis, Warren
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 16 x 3 centimeters (0.50 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A piece of chewing gum holds a profound significance for Warren Ellis, a musician and composer. It was given to him by Nina Simone after her 1999 performance at Nick Cave's Meltdown Festival. This small object became his creative muse, connecting him to the past and inspiring new ideas. The story behind the gum is one of meaning and connection. It reveals how we imbue value on everyday objects and experiences, transforming them into something more than just their physical form. Ellis's memoir explores this idea, weaving a narrative that celebrates artistic process, friendship, and love. Through his account, Ellis shares a meditation on art, collaboration, and the power of human connection. This is a unique and illuminating book about the beauty in the smallest things and the significance we place on them.
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