BUSH, Kate. How To Be Invisible. Selected Lyrics. Signed Edition.

London: Faber & Faber, 2023. First paperback signed edition. Octavo. pp. [viii], 192. Original pictorial wrappers with “Signed by the Author” roundel to upper cover. A fine signed copy of the 2023 trade paperback edition, issued by Faber in a limited signed release. Condition: A fine, unread copy with no creasing or wear. Signature bright and clear.

Opening with a new introduction by Kate Bush, this attractive volume presents selected lyrics from across her career, arranged by the author. The verso of the title-page carries full publishing details, with the numberline “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” confirming first printing of this 2023 paperback edition. Printed on FSC-certified stock by CPI Group (UK) Ltd. Title-page bears the bold teal autograph of Kate Bush, signed on the special “Signed Edition” leaf.

A beautifully produced volume, representing the increasingly scarce officially-signed material from one of the most influential and elusive artists in modern music.

Bush’s lyric writing is widely regarded as one of the most original bodies of work in contemporary British music, often merging literary, historical, and mythological motifs. Faber’s editions of How To Be Invisible have become the standard textual presentation of her lyrics, with the signed issues especially sought after due to her long-standing reluctance to make public appearances.

Faber released a small quantity of paperbacks and hardbacks signed by Kate Bush in 2023; these sold out instantly. Her autograph is scarce in any form, and authenticated signed books command strong collector interest, particularly after her renewed global prominence following the revival of “Running Up That Hill”.

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