Nick Cave Donates 2,000 Books to UK Charity Shop

Nick Cave has donated 2,000 books from his personal collection to the Oxfam bookshop in Hove, England, prompting a flood of fans eager to browse the diverse selection. The donation includes a wide range of genres such as philosophy, art, religion, and fiction, with notable titles like a first edition of Johnny Cash's novel Man in White and works by Salman Rushdie, Christopher Hitchens, and Ian McEwan. Many books contained personal touches from Cave, such as underlined passages, handwritten annotations, and items like a plane ticket, a map, and an envelope marked "Luke's tooth," which attracted particular fan interest. The collection formerly featured in Cave's Stranger Than Kindness art installation, which recreated his personal library and office. Fans lined up at the shop shortly after the donation was announced, eager to uncover these unique literary artifacts. Cave's connection to reading and the personal nature of the donation have made the event a significant cultural moment for his followers.