He provides advisory and consulting sevices to technology buyers and vendors across two areas. Glen duncan is a british author born in 1965 in bolton, lancashire, england to an angloindian. After working as a bookseller for some years, he travelled around america and india on amtrak trains, before becoming a writer. This is the confession of dominic francis hood roman catholic, sadist. British author glen duncan worked as a bookseller in london before embarking on a trip to india with his father in. It was a bit hard going in places though, but funny and intelligently written. Encouraged by his father, carlton duncan, who was a parttime musician, duncan played lap steel guitar at the age of seven, soon developing into a skilled and dedicated read full biography. Your book is literary fiction with allusions to many other works of literature. Glen duncan is an associate research director with idcs asiapacific domain research group. First glen duncan gave us his monstrously thrilling, genrereinventing the last werewolf. He published many verse collections, from kythings and other poems 1969, in appearances 1971 and. Professor duncan munro glen 11 january 1933 20 september 2008 was a scottish poet, literary editor and emeritus professor of visual communication at nottingham trent university. After working as a bookseller for some years, he traveled around america and india by train, before becoming a writer.
Lucifer, shortlisted for the geoffrey faber memorial prize. It also means the book has a hunger games feel and, im guessing, a hollywoodbigscreen likelihood. Weathercock by glen duncan meet your next favorite book. He was named by both arena and the times literary supplement as one of britains best young novelists. Novelist glen duncan brings his vampire and werewolf stories to their final resting place. In his fourth novel, weathercock, 37yearold glen duncan, who cites gaitskill as one of the contemporary writers he most admires, has.
He became known to literature through his first fulllength book, hugh macdiarmid and the scottish renaissance. Glen duncan is the critically acclaimed author of six previous novels, including death of an ordinary man. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Somehow, duncan controls the fantasy with nuanced wit, irreverent winks, literary prowess and rollicking storytelling. United states sexual dominance and submission sadism sadomasochism.
Ive come to realise that duncan may be slightly juuust slightly obsessed with the catholic religion, god, and the devil. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is the confession of dominic francis hood roman catholic, sadist, conspirator to murder, witness to a. Explore books by glen duncan with our selection at. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. I like that because it baffles me there isnt more sex in books, and that there arent more descriptions of physicality and the way, as humans, we do smell of certain things and weve got all sorts of. The problem with dominic is that his inner demons arent entirely figurative. By blood we live is the third in duncans series that began with the last werewolf and pivoted to talulla rising. Glen duncan can be problematic for some readers, precisely because his books often have an aspect of sexual exploration. Discover book depositorys huge selection of glen duncan books online.
But,seeing it was a book that he knocked out on the quick, whilst writing weathercock, it was a pretty good effort. Death of an ordinary man, black cat new york, ny, 2004. His first novel, hope, was published in 1997, and has been followed by eight further novels. Glen duncan 1 glen duncan disambiguation author division glen duncan is composed of at least 2 distinct authors, divided by their works.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. He studied philosophy and literature at lancaster university. So goes the lore, at least, in glen duncans gorily ludic romp. Glen duncan was born in bolton in 1965, and studied philosophy and literature at lancaster universtiy. I, lucifer, shortlisted for the geoffrey faber memorial prize. He is a british author who was born in 1965 in bolton, lancashire, england. It is by turn ambitious and audacious, and clumsy and lurid. Glen duncan was born in bolton in 1965 and studied philosophy and literature at lancaster university.
Weathercock, published in 2003, is the fourth novel by british author glen duncan. This particular novel deals with a main character, dominic hood, who, as a child sees what he thinks is a miracle, peformed by a priest. In his fourth novel, weathercock, 37yearold glen duncan, who cites gaitskill as one of the contemporary writers he most admires, has ventured even further into the dark wood of sexual violence. In 1990 duncan moved to london, where he worked as a bookseller for four years, writing in his spare time. His first novel, hope, was published in 1997, and has been followed by seven further novels. Author duncan is particularly well known for writing the successful novel series, the last werewolf. The vampires actually have only walkon or flyon parts. Glen duncan was born in bolton, lancashire uk in 1965 to an angliindian family. It explores the darker side of the human race, and although it is violent it isnt particularly graphic what disturbs most is whats left to your imagination. Glen duncan books list of books by author glen duncan. The confession of dominic francis hood roman catholic, sadist, conspi.
The last werewolf the last werewolf 1 the last werewolf trilogy by glen duncan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He studied philosophy and literature at lancaster university in 1990 glen moved up to london, where he worked as a bookseller for dillons for four years. Weathercock by duncan, glen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vj books presents author glen duncan aka saul black. His last novel, weathercock, was a bravura study of demonic possession. In his fourth novel, weathercock, 37yearold glen duncan, who cites gaitskill as one of the contemporary writers he most admires, has ventured even further into the dark wood of sexual violence and cruelty, and introduced a metaphysical dimension by emphasising the imagery it. He studied philosophy and literature at the universities of lancaster and exeter. Glen duncan has 15 books on goodreads with 754 ratings. Glen duncan is a critically acclaimed author from britain, who is known for writing horror, mystery, fiction, thriller, and fantasy novels. He is also known to have written a few standalone novels such as i, lucifer. Author glen duncan saul black bio and signed books vj books.
Author glen duncans complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Glen leads the regional dc research program that includes analyzing emerging market trends, the competitive landscape and market maturity, as well as end. Saul black is a pseudonym for glen duncan, the author of by blood we live, i, lucifer, and many other books. Global issues such as 911 and rampant modern technology meld into uncomfortable ideas about incest, sex and love. On the other hand he is a sublime writer, cool, irreverent, supremely controlled and adventurous, sometimes. This hybrid story jumps effortlessly between mystery, thriller, love story and terrorist torture.
The book was provided with a soundtrack by duncans longtime friend stephen coates and his band the real. Buy weathercock book online at low prices in india. Glen duncan is a british author born in 1965 in bolton, lancashire, england to an angloindian family. You never know quite which way he is going to turn. Glen duncan is published by canongate books works incl. I managed to buy a used copy online, as this book is apparently out of print. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. He writes about sex and about smells, hes very visceral as a writer. Jakes werewolf lover, mother to newborn twins, on the run from those who want her destroyed. Glen dunan is the author of hope, love remains, i, lucifer, weathercock, death of an ordinary man, the bloodstone papers, a day and a night and a day, the last werewolf, talulla rising, and by blood we live. Glen duncan was born in bolton in 1965 to an angloindian family. This book is a case in point, with one or two quite nasty moments and if sexual frankness offends, dont read him. A bildungsroman of sorts, it follows protagonist dominic hood as he matures from young boy to justaboutmiddleaged, wrestling with his inner demons along the way.
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