Kim Noble wants to bury his novel under a roundabout
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- Kim Noble revealed a plan to hire a digger to bury his graphic novel under a roundabout, which his publisher rejected.
- Kim Noble's upcoming graphic novel, In Pursuit of a Wonderful Nothing, is a collage of text, naive drawings, and photos documenting the book's creation process.
- Kim Noble previously tried to promote his work by leaving drawings in London public toilets for a publisher to discover, but the publisher opted for a different book.
- Cheerio (the publisher) wants a biography of Kim Noble on the back cover and a description of the book, which Noble describes as "disgusting".
- Icelandic curator approached Noble 20 years ago to produce a book, but never showed up for a meeting, a story recounted in the graphic novel.
Why it matters: Kim Noble and his publisher Cheerio risk zero copies at WH Smith Gatwick, limiting exposure to travelers and reducing potential revenue for both. This could also signal to other niche creators that unconventional formats face retail barriers, shaping publishing strategies.
