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Thin Man Press is a London-based independent & creative publisher of the unexpected.

Recent & Forthcoming Publications

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Disavowals (Aveux non Avenus)
by Claude Cahun
Publication date May 2024

PLUS Claude Cahun: Selected Writings
a new volume of Claude Cahun writings in translation
including Views and Visions, Heroines, Confessions to the Mirror
Publication date October 2024

American Porn
by Heathcote Williams

Publication date 20 January 2017

‘On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and a complete narcissistic moron.’     H.L. Mencken Baltimore Evening Sun 26 July 1920

This collection of ‘investigative poetry’ marks the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and is a continuation of works addressing major political events by legendary poet and ‘scourge of the establishment’, Heathcote Williams. Click for more info.

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From Albion to Shangri-La
by Peter Doherty (Libertines)

Many are unaware that Libertines frontman Peter Doherty is also a highly accomplished writer and diarist. Thin man is delighted to present From Albion to Shangri-La.
Journals and tour diaries, from 2008 – 2013.

A pocket book full of surprises… poetry, observations, anecdotes, love, hope, remorse, regret, music, adventures & hallucinations.

‘Drug-fuelled rantings.’ Mail on Sunday

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Liggers & Dreamers
by Josie Demuth

“This year’s funniest adventure… A hilarious romp through the Art World.”

                Sophie Parkin, novelist and author of ‘The Colony Room’

Badshah Khan: Islamic Peace Warrior
by Heathcote Williams

Fifty first edition copies signed and numbered by the author available now click here

A book-length investigative poem from the author of ‘Whale Nation’ about the amazing life and legacy of Badshah Abdel Gaffar Khan, Islamic Peace Warrior and friend of Mahatma Gandhi. As the violent excesses of Muslim extremist groups dominate the media, Heathcote Williams brings us a timely account of another face Islam. Badshah Khan founded a 100,000 strong unarmed ‘Peace Army’ during India’s 1940s sectarian conflict. This devout and prayerful Pashtun giant of a man’s legacy as a spiritual guide and champion of world peace lives on in the hearts of millions of Muslims.
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‘Badshah Khan was a more remarkable leader than Mahatma Gandhi…Williams’s easy to follow account outlines the story of this heroic figure about whom too little is known.’ Independent

‘Badshah Khan:Islamic Peace Warrior deserves to be a best-seller… especially now.’ Professor Paul Rogers writing in Open Democracy.

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 The One & Only: Peter Perrett, Homme Fatale
by Nina Antonia

with a new introduction by John Cooper-Clarke

A few copies signed by Peter Perrett available now from Thin Man click here

‘The One & Only: Peter Perrett, Homme Fatale’ is a roller-coaster ride through one of rock’s wildest, most unpredictable careers as well as Peter and Zena Perrett’s amazingly enduring 45 year marriage. Granted full access to the reclusive Only Ones front man and everyone who matters in his story, Antonia unflinchingly traces his path from privileged childhood to drug dealer; from musical obscurity to decadent rock icon submerged in narcotic slumbers in an antique-filled mansion… before the dream spectacularly fell apart.

‘A richly detailed account that effortlessly negotiates Perrett’s private peccadilloes and his public life.’ Mojo

‘Riveting Stuff…’ Record Collector

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LICENTIA

by A.A. Walker

Publication date 23 September 2014

‘Licentia’ came from nowhere and astonished us. It’s an erotic, hallucinogenic, dramatic prose-poem that embroils the reader in a kaleidoscope of intersecting relationships and events. Baroque characters in a variety of guises people a dream that tugs at the heart strings with surrealist abandon, grace, excitement and wonder.

‘Imagination unbound, Licentia is the enemy of conformity. Read and be free. As intoxicating as a thousand years of incense and poppies; A. A. Walker has fulfilled the poet’s eternal calling.’ Nina Antonia, music writer, author, Johnny Thunders… In Cold Blood, and The New York Dolls – Too Much Too Soon

THE RISE AND FALL OF THE CLASH

by Danny Garcia

Why the band imploded at the top of their game by Mick Jones and others who were actually there

‘Featuring the heights of tragedy and comedy worthy of a Shakesperean drama.’ Chris Salewicz, author, broadcaster, journalist and official Joe Strummer biographer

SPARK IN THE DARK

by John Constable

Poetry and dramatic prose-poetry including the mind-blowing Wennefer set in a south London nightclub and not for the faint-hearted. This a first collection by Southwark Mysteries playwright and ‘urban shaman’ John Constable aka John Crow.

GUARDING BIN LADEN: MY LIFE IN AL-QAEDA

by Nasser al-Bahri, bin Laden’s personal bodyguard

 The memoir of Osama bin Laden’s bodyguard

 A WAVE OF DREAMS

by Louis Aragon

Louis Aragon’s surrealist classic in a special art-house edition with complimentary CD featuring extracts from the work set to musical soundscapes by Tymon Dogg and Alex Thomas.

‘A leftfield treat’. Thomas H. Green, journalist and rock critic

 MAYAKOVSKY RUSSIAN POET

Elsa Triolet’s memoir of the great Russian poet and Futurist