The Silver Book: Art & Desire in Italy: Olivia Laing (UK)
Celebrated writer and critic Olivia Laing’s The Silver Book is a queer love story and noirish thriller set in stylish 1970s Italy, which intertwines political intrigue with the making of classic cinema. Laing's previous non-fiction bestsellers include The Lonely City and The Garden Against Time. In this special digital event, they speak to Kiran Dass live from their home in Suffolk.
Learn more about literary star Olivia Laing and their books on their website, here.
Here's a lush review of The Silver Book in The Guardian.
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Olivia Laing
Olivia Laing is an internationally acclaimed writer and critic. They’re the author of eight books, including The Lonely
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Kiran Dass
Kiran Dass is a critic, writer and Programme Director at WORD Christchurch. She has written about music, books and cultu
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