A Short Affair
A Short Affair by Simon Oldfield is a vibrant collection published by Simon & Schuster, Limited in 2020, featuring 416 pages in English. This anthology brings together twenty original short stories from established authors and emerging voices, including new contributions from Russell Tovey and Booker Prize nominee Sophie Ward. The collection is complemented by remarkable illustrations from Tracey Emin and other artists associated with the Royal Academy of Arts, creating a unique fusion of literature and visual art.
Readers will discover a diverse array of narratives that explore themes related to women and family life, showcasing the best in contemporary short fiction. The anthology not only highlights the talents of renowned writers such as Lionel Shriver and A. L. Kennedy but also introduces exciting new voices in the literary scene. A Short Affair presents an engaging experience that celebrates the art of storytelling, enhanced by striking visual elements exclusive to this edition.
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‘A dazzling anthology uniting the written word with the visual’ STEPHEN FRY
INCLUDES NEW STORIES BY RUSSELL TOVEY AND BOOKER PRIZE NOMINEE SOPHIE WARD, AND ARTWORK BY TRACEY EMIN, EXCLUSIVE TO THIS EDITION
This vibrant collection brings together twenty original short stories by giants of the form alongside exciting new voices, including two new stories by Russell Tovey and Sophie Ward.
Simon Oldfield, curator and editor, combines the best in contemporary short fiction with remarkable illustrations by Tracey Emin and other artists from the Royal Academy of Arts.
Illuminating, beautiful, haunting and always interesting, A Short Affair brings you the very best in short story writing.
Writers include: Russell Tovey, Elizabeth Day, Bethan Roberts, Nikesh Shukla, Claire Fuller, Ben Okri, Anne O’Brien, A. L. Kennedy, Anna Stewart, Craig Burnett, Douglas W. Milliken, Will Self, Jarred McGinnis, Barney Walsh, Rebecca F. John, Joanna Campbell, Emily Bullock, Cherise Saywell, Lionel Shriver and Sophie Ward
Artists include: Tracey Emin, Kay Harwood, Gabriella Boyd, Jonathan Trayte, Luey Graves, Marco Palmieri, John Robertson, Coco Crampton, Fani Parali, Murray O’Grady, Pio Abad, Eddie Peake, Declan Jenkins, Mary Ramsden, Carla Busuttil, Jessy Jetpacks, Nick Goss, Tim Ellis, Adam Shield and Humphrey Ocean
‘Pin Drop is a wonderful and rare conception. It provides us with a special opportunity to celebrate the short story on its own unique terms. The perfect antidote to the soundbite culture’ WILLIAM BOYD
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