Music and literature

Submitted by elasticpress on 11th October 2006

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Hi all I run an independent publishing company called Elastic Press, and we're interested in your thoughts on the connection between music and literature. This November we're publishing a collection of short stories which have been inspired by music, and which also contains non-fiction from songwriters whose lyrics have been inspired by literature. Contributors amongst the songwriters include JJ Burnel (Stranglers), Chris Stein (Blondie), Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol), and Sean Mackowiak (Mercury Rev) amongst others. Writers include Marion Arnott, Andrew Humphrey, and Tim Nickels. More information about the book - titled Extended Play - can be found at www.elasticpress.com So: how do you see the symbiosis between the two mediums?

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Joe.Bloggs

12 October 2006 - 1:26am

Dude, you're going to have to do better than that to get free marketing advice.

elasticpress

12 October 2006 - 7:18am

I'm not after free marketing advice at all. We know how to market this book! It's just that I've worked with it for almost a year now, and it's become ingrained in me and I'd like to explore the relationship further on these forums. Yes, we're pointing people in the right direction, but hopefully those with a valid interest.

MarciaMarcia

14 October 2006 - 4:46am

I run an independent publishing company called Elastic Press, and we're interested in your thoughts on the connection between music and literature. This November we're publishing a collection of short stories which have been inspired by music, and which also contains non-fiction from songwriters whose lyrics have been inspired by literature In my opinion, music has limitless possibilities of expression and words are limited, but both enhance eachother when creating either a song or a story.