SEX CRIMES OF THE FUTCHER. The Short Life and Strange and Exciting Adventures of William Loveday. Signed & Inscribed
London: The Aquarium, (2004). Billy Childish. First edition. Hardcover. Small 4to. This copy is briefly inscribed by the author on the half-title page. Friend of squirrels and lover of women who hate him: William Loveday is back and set to wreak his revenge on the liars and hypocrites of art. Cover drawing by the author. Billy Childish is an English painter, author, poet, photographer, film maker, singer and guitarist. Since the late 1970s, Childish has been prolific in creating music, writing and visual art. He has led and played in bands including the Pop Rivets, Thee Milkshakes, The Headcoats, and the Musicians of the British Empire, primarily working in the genres of garage rock, punk, and surf. Childish is a confessional poet. Born Steven John Hamper, he is a cult figure in America, Europe and Japan. Billy Childish is by far the most prolific painter, poet, and songwriter of his generation. In a twenty year period he has published over 40 collections of his poetry, recorded over 100 full-length independent LP’s and produced over 2000 paintings. A fine copy in a near fine jacket. Item #14554
Price: $250.00