Cocker takes literary role
Jarvis Cocker has a new literary role after becoming editor-at-large for a leading publisher.
The Pulp singer and solo star has been given an “open brief” when he takes up the two-year position at Faber And Faber in January.
His new gig follows a similar role for The Who guitarist Pete Townshend at Faber in the early 1980s.
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Hide AdThe firm expects him to stamp his “eccentric” tastes on the books he develops.
Cocker from Sheffield – also a presenter for BBC 6 Music – is about to publish his first book Mother, Brother, Lover with the company next week, bringing together many of his song lyrics.
He said: “I am proud, and more than a little excited, to be asked to work with Faber in an editorial capacity.
“It is my dearest hope that we will produce some fantastic books together.”