A quick update.
The massive Bob Dylan book that I translated for Rizzoli Lizard is coming out on November 26. I’m quite excited to finally leaf through its pages. It’s the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who’s into Dylan — like, very much obsessed with Dylan. There is just so much to read and admire.
A couple of years ago I translated a collection of short stories dealing with mysteries and the macabre, by some legendary 19th-century authors. It was finally published this fall, fittingly around Halloween.
Lately, I’ve been buying and reading a lot of comic books, mostly Italian ones. I also watched a beautiful Japanese anime titled Look Back — based on the one-shot manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Highly recommended (just keep some tissues handy).
I went to see the magnificent Anna B. Savage in concert. She is incredible! Plus, she’s releasing a new album in January. One of her new songs is titled Mo cheol thú, which stands for “I love you” in Irish — although it doesn’t directly translate to that. Rather, it literally means “You are my music”. Beautiful, isn’t it? We are all someone’s music, I guess. Here’s her most recent track, in case you’re not familiar with her work.
Earlier in October, I played two shows in Milano and Genova. Eugene, Alessandro, and I managed to play “Impossible Until It Happens” by Yukihiro Takahashi for the very first time (if you don’t know the history behind the song, read this). Also, a very thoughtful Japanese fan came to the concert in Milan and brought me a special gift: a 33rpm vinyl of a 1985 Viva Rock interview with Steve Jansen. The club we played at, Germi, has a wonderful vibe. It was so nice to perform surrounded by books — it created such a warm, cozy atmosphere.
More soon 🙂
