Faith, Hope and Carnage
Faith, Hope and Carnage by Nick Cave, published by Picador on September 19, 2023, is a 320-page exploration of the author’s inner life. This edition presents a collection of insights derived from over forty hours of conversations with journalist Seán O’Hagan, delving into themes of belief, art, music, and the complexities of grief and love during the pandemic years.
Readers will find a candid examination of Cave’s experiences, from his childhood to his recent transformations, as he reflects on what drives his creativity and life. The book offers a thoughtful perspective on personal memoirs, intertwining elements of family relationships and the impact of loss. Through this intimate dialogue, Cave provides a unique lens on his artistic journey and the emotional landscapes he navigates.
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A BOOK OF THE YEAR, ROLLING STONE, NPR, PITCHFORK, THE TIMES (LONDON), TELEGRAPH
“An astoundingly intimate book-length conversation on art and grief spanning the duration of the pandemic years . . . As with Cave’s music, you might flinch, but you will feel alive.”
― Pitchfork
Faith, Hope and Carnage is a book about Nick Cave’s inner life.
Created from more than forty hours of intimate conversations with the journalist Seán O’Hagan, this is a profoundly thoughtful exploration, in Cave’s own words, of what really drives his life and creativity.
The book examines questions of belief, art, music, freedom, grief and love. It draws candidly on Cave’s life, from his early childhood to the present day, his loves, his work ethic and his dramatic transformation in recent years.
Faith, Hope and Carnage offers ladders of hope and inspiration from a true visionary.
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