A special evening to celebrate the music of Talk Talk – and to launch the new, updated edition of ‘A Perfect Silence’, Ben Wardle’s acclaimed biography of their leader, the late Mark Hollis.
Ben’s book is the first in-depth biography of Hollis, tracing his intriguing creative progress from synthpop hitmaker to ambient post-rock innovator. Published in 2021, A Perfect Silence was described as ‘Beautiful’ by Stewart Maconie in Radio Times, while journalist Jude Rogers said it had “a revelation on every page”.
Many more friends and collaborators of Hollis have been interviewed for the new edition of the book, which Ben will be introducing at the Bristol Folk House, right in the heart of the city. There will also be a playback of Talk Talk’s classic album Spirit of Eden, recreating the studio atmosphere in which it was recorded – in darkness with the room lit only by abstract images from an oil projector.
Ben will be in conversation with Will Stokes of the band Voka Gentle.
There will be a chance to ask your own questions and Ben will be signing books after the event. There is a licensed bar.
