400 signed copies of THE ORIGINAL

UK publication of Nell Stevens’s second novel The Original is on the horizon (Scribner, 19 June), as witnessed by this signing of 400 copies for independent publishers.

Nell travelled with her editor Sophie Missing to CPI printers to sign copies hot off the press.

I’m really looking forward to the launch event at the LRB Bookshop on 18 June where Nell will be talking to Olivia Laing about frauds, fakes, art and authenticity.

I love Luke Bird’s cover design with its hidden spot the difference details. This novel is an absolute delight – so clever, witty and absorbing. I can’t wait for readers to discover it.