Spike Island by Philip Hoare
The story of Netley in Southampton its hospital, its people and the secret history of the 20th-century. Now with a new afterword uncovering astonishing evidence of Netley's links with Porton Down & experiments with LSD in the 1950s.‘“Spike Island” has kept me company these past few daysIt is an astonishing book not only for what it contains but also for its synoptic vision and for its wonderful prose style. If 10% of the population read it, the place we live in would be much improved’. W.G.Sebald
‘Philip Hoare’s deeply personal foray into the past is a tour-de-force'.’ Michael Bracewell, Independent on Sunday
‘The story of the Royal Victoria Hospital is a fascinating one, and Mr Hoare’s book extremely valuable.’ Anthony Daniels, Sunday Telegraph
‘Hoare develops a gothic theme that marries glamour with morbidity and runs throughout the work…His literary tones – ghostly, haunting, reminiscent of du Maurier – find their echo is Netley's grim history…’ Nicola McAllister, Observer
Philip Hoare was born and brought up in Southampton, next to Netley's military hospital. After a punk-inspired spell in indie music, running his own label and managing bands, he turned to writing. He is the author of 'Serious Pleasures – The Life of Stephen Tennant', 'Noel Coward' and 'Wilde's Last Stand'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841152943 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841152943 |
| Title | Spike Island |
| Author | Philip Hoare |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2002-03-04 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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