AUTHOR EVENT: ‘Paper Illness’ with Raymond Meade of Ocean Colour Scene

House of Books & Friends is excited to welcome Raymond Meade, bass player of Ocean Colour Scene, to the store on Saturday 28th at 5pm to discuss his poetry collection, Paper Illness, illustrated by Peter Howson. As well as a discussion on his book, there will also be a Q&A, plus the chance to get your books signed by Raymond – all before he performs at the AO Arena that night!

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About the book

Paper Illness is a collection of poetry by Raymond Meade, best known as the bass player of British rock band Ocean Colour Scene. These poems explore his relationship with health and loss, alongside observations of everyday life following his multiple sclerosis diagnosis of 2021.

The book is illustrated by his friend, the acclaimed Scottish artist Peter Howson, whose work often explores themes of faith, conflict and redemption. Howson remains one of Scotland’s most distinctive contemporary artists, celebrated for his intense emotional honesty.