{"title":"Paul Ewen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the wonderfully eccentric world of Paul Ewen, a writer celebrated for his unique blend of wit and satire in the realm of general fiction. Paul Ewen has carved a niche with his intriguing character, \u003cem\u003eFrancis Plug\u003c\/em\u003e, who takes readers on amusing and often surreal adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEwen's work is renowned for its clever exploration of contemporary literary culture, making his books a delight for both avid readers and those new to the genre. Through the \u003cem\u003eFrancis Plug\u003c\/em\u003e series, Ewen offers a humorous lens on the quirks of authorship and the literary world, packed with both charm and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are searching for a comedic perspective on the life of an author or simply wish to dip into the brilliantly imaginative narratives, Paul Ewen's books promise a reading experience that treads the line between reality and satire with masterful ease.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"francis-plug-by-paul-ewen-9781922182623","title":"Francis Plug","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrancis Plug\u003c\/em\u003e is a troubled and often drunk misfit who causes chaos and confusion wherever he goes—and where he most likes to go is to real author events, collecting signatures from the likes of Salman Rushdie, Kazuo Ishiguro, and Eleanor Catton. As he adds to this collection of signed Booker first editions, Francis—a wannabe author himself—is also helpfully writing a self-help manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDevised with the novice writer in mind, it is full of sage wisdom and useful tidbits to help ease freshly published novelists into the demands and rigours of author events, readings, and general life in the public eye. If you're provided with a hands-free mic, clipped to your lapel, don't forget to turn it off when you visit the toilet, or if you need to vomit before your event. Likewise, it's always good to be wary of the germs of fans—consider the use of elbow-length dishwashing gloves at book signings, and a large, easy-wipe kitchen apron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCultivating a photographic 'look' for the many publicity shots you will be subjected to is also a good idea—Francis's personal choice being that of Macaulay Culkin in \u003cem\u003eHome Alone\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith advice like this, and Francis's warm and deranged personality, \u003cem\u003eFrancis Plug: How to Be a Public Author\u003c\/em\u003e will prove essential reading for anyone with an interest in the literary world. The Man Booker Prize becomes a springboard to explore what it means to be an author—and a human being—in the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel is certain to be one of the main talking points when the Man Booker Prize is discussed this year, as well as one that will endure long after the controversies have died down. It is an exceptional piece of writing—a novel that readers will love and return to, time and time again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670622490860,"sku":"9781922182623","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/be69e744cc60f37675eca9939fe443e5.jpg?v=1752995731"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/paul-ewen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}