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We need to talk about Kevin - My Adventure with Mr Cummins

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN 
My Adventure with Mr Cummins
The Official cover of Morrissey: Alone and Palely Loitering by Kevin Cummins

I am featured in the latest book released by Kevin Cummins, the famed photographer who has previously worked extensively with the NME in particular.  It is called "Morrissey: Alone and Palely Loitering", and was published in September 2018.  I appear in the chapter based on fans with a shot taken by Kevin himself of my Smiths related tattoo (what an honour, for sure!) which reads "Oh Manchester, so much to answer for".  I was also interviewed via email by the literary academic Dr Gail Crowther who has contributed to some of the prose written, and quotes taken from my online discussion with her were used in an essay she produced under the aforementioned section entitled "Devotional Bodies".

Where it all began! My "Oh Manchester, so much to answer" for tattoo

Kevin Cummins taking a photo of my tattoo! As captured by Jason Edward Cooke

Shot 1: The one that made the cut! Copyright Kevin Cummins 2018

 Shot 2: With a bit of colour! Copyright Kevin Cummins 2018

Shot 3: Me and my Smiths Tee! Copyright Kevin Cummins 2018

My favourite photo of all! Me and Kevin Cummins in the MCR, 2018! Thanks, Jay!

My copy of the book, as purchased from Waterstones in Manchester!

My tattoo! Copyright Kevin Cummins 2018 

A closer look! Copyright Kevin Cummins 2018

Part 1 of my contribution from my chat with Dr Gail Crowther

Part 2 of my contribution from my chat with Dr Gail Crowther

Part 3 of my contribution from my chat with Dr Gail Crowther

Part 4 of my contribution from my chat with Dr Gail Crowther

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