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Cerys on 6 - 14/09/2009

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Cerys chat to author and musician Nick Cave about his new novel The Death of Bunny Munro. Rather than just making do with a standard hardcover book, Cave has also created a deluxe box set featuring an audio CD version, read by himself, which includes a soundtrack by he and his long-time collaborator, Warren Ellis. On top of that, there's also a download version, which has been especially mixed to be listened to on headphones. This is Nick Cave's first novel since his critically acclaimed debut, "And the Ass Saw the Angel", which was first published in 1989.Nick Cave's career has spanned many artistic disciplines and he is internationally renowned as a singer, songwriter, performer, script writer and novelist. From the 80s Australian post-punk group The Birthday Party, to current legendary band Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Their latest album "Dig, Lazarus Dig!!!, which was awarded "best album of 2008" by Mojo magazine.