The Cutting Room by Louise Welsh
The Cutting Room heralds the arrival of an outstanding, contemporary Glasgow novel. Its charismatic protagonist, Rilke, is eccentric, witty and frequently outrageous. An auctioneer by profession, he is an acknowledged expert in antiques but also considers himself something of an expert in many other fields. When Rilke comes upon a hidden collection of disturbing erotic photographs, he feels compelled to unearth more about the deceased owner who coveted them. What follows is a compulsive journey of discovery, decadence and deviousness, steered in part by Rilke's gay promiscuity and inquisitive nature. Louise Welsh's writing is stylish and captivating; she combines aspects of a detective story with shades of the gothic in a colourful Glasgow ranging from the genteel suburbs to a transvestite club, an auction house to the bookies and pubs to porn shops. The result is a page-turning and deliciously original debut.
LOUISE WELSH has published many short stories and articles. For many years she worked as a dealer in second-hand, out-of-print and antiquarian books. This is her first novel. She lives in Glasgow.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841952802 |
| ISBN 10 | 184195280X |
| Title | The Cutting Room |
| Author | Louise Welsh |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Year published | 2002-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Winner of CWA John Creasey Memorial Award 2002, Short-listed for Saltire Society First Book of the Year Award 2002 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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