News Archive
6 December 2011
Paris book talk and signing
To celebrate the launch of his new book Jarvis Cocker will be talking about and reading from 'Mother, Brother, Lover', at Rough Trade On Tour chez agnès b.
Widely regarded as one of the most gifted lyricists of his age, and a funny, wry, tender and insightful observer of the human condition in all its minute and arch glory. Jarvis Cocker's first collection of selected lyrics will be presented by the man himself using PowerPoint and followed by a signing session.
This event will take place on Wednesday, 14th December at 7pm. The venue is the 'Rough Trade on tour' pop-up store, located at: Rough Trade chez agnès b, 6 Rue du Jour, 75001 Paris
More details: Rough Trade Shops blog
16 November 2011
Book talk and signing at Rough Trade East
Jarvis will give a talk about and read from Mother, Brother, Lover at Rough Trade East record store, London on Monday, 5th December (7pm). This will be followed by a book signing session.
A wristband is required for entry which must be obtained in advance by buying Jarvis' book either at the Rough Trade East store or on the Rough Trade website. Places are limited so it is advisable to buy a copy as soon as possible if you wish to attend.
More information on the Rough Trade website.
28 October 2011
Jarvis - radio interviews
BBC Radio 3 - Friday, 28th October - 22:00
Musician Jarvis Cocker discusses his lyrics and John Kinsella presents new poetry.
See the BBC website for more details.
Also:
Two interviews with Jarvis were broadcast on Monday, 24th October. You can still listen on the BBC iPlayer.
- BBC World Service - The Strand - "Jarvis Cocker on a book of his song lyrics for 90s band Pulp." iPlayer link
- BBC Radio 4 - Start the Week - "Andrew Marr talks to musician Jarvis Cocker about lyrics and the lyricism of the everyday" iPlayer link
26 October 2011
Leeds International Film Festival: The Beat Is The Law – Fanfare For The Common People
The Beat Is The Law - Fanfare For The Common People will have its official UK Première at the Leeds International Film Festival 2011 on Friday the 4th November at 9pm in the spectacular setting of Leeds Town Hall.
There will be a question and answer session afterwards which will include Pulp’s Candida Doyle and the film’s director, Eve Wood.
17 October 2011
It reissue delayed
According to the Fire Records website the reissue of It has been delayed until 28th November 2011 30th January 2012.
(Updated 16th November)
17 October 2011
Guardian interview
The following appeared in today's Guardian (Monday, 17th October):
- Jarvis Cocker: 'Music has changed. It's not as central, it's more like a scented candle' - interview with Decca Aitkenhead
- Jarvis Cocker: the secrets of Pulp's songs - an extract from the introduction to Mother, Brother, Lover
- What are your favourite Pulp lyrics? (from last Friday)
16 October 2011
Book signings
Jarvis will be signing copies of Mother, Brother, Lover at the following book stores:
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Monday, 24th October
Foyles, Charing Cross Road, London. From 18:30 to 19:30.
For more details and to enter a competition to win a limited edition signed copy visit the Foyles website.
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Thursday, 27th October
Waterstone's, 24-26 Orchard Square, Sheffield S1 2FB. From 17:30.
More details on the Faber & Faber website
For both events entry is free but early arrival is advised to avoid disappointment.
14 October 2011
Future of Pulp
When asked about Pulp's future plans during his talk at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Jarvis said he did not want Pulp to become a 'heritage act', but suggested they may do something in the spring.
14 October 2011
Jarvis returns to his old school
The Star in Sheffield has published an article about a presentation Jarvis gave to pupils at his old school. He spoke about Pulp's early years with a presentation that included "home movies, photos, lyrics and some of Jarvis’s earliest songs".
Pulp were formed at City School in Stradbroke Road in 1978 and they played their first gig in the school hall in around March 1980.
14 October 2011
Faber appoints Jarvis Cocker as Editor-at-Large
It has been announced that Jarvis is to take on the position of Editor-at-Large at Faber. He will undertake a broad commissioning role for two years starting in January 2012.
Jarvis' book of selected lyrics, Mother, Brother, Lover, is published by Faber on 20th October.
Jarvis felt like a natural fit with the Faber sensibility, both as author and editor, and I'm sure the small list of books he will develop will represent his eccentric and yet popular touch. We now have an excellent portfolio of authors from the pop world and our intention is to develop these relationships and continue to build a reputation as the home for exciting and original writing on music.
I am proud, and more than a little excited, to be asked to work with Faber in an editorial capacity. It is my dearest hope that we will produce some fantastic books together.
More information on the Faber website.