Quotes from book
King Ink

King Ink

King Ink is a collection of poetry, lyrics, plays and writings by Australian musician and author Nick Cave. It was first published in the United Kingdom by Black Spring Press in 1988.


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“Express thyself! Say something loudly! Aaaaaaah!
What's in that room, Sonny?”

Song lyrics, Prayers on Fire (1981), King Ink

Nick Cave photo

“Oh! Yer! What a wonderful life! Fats Domino on the radio!”

Song lyrics, Prayers on Fire (1981), King Ink

Nick Cave photo

“King Ink feels like a bug,
Swimming in a soup-bowl.”

Song lyrics, Prayers on Fire (1981), King Ink

Nick Cave photo

“King Ink strolls into town…
He sniffs around.”

Song lyrics, Prayers on Fire (1981), King Ink

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