Talk Talk book launch night + Spirit of Eden playback

Ben’s book is the first in-depth biography of Hollis, tracing his intriguing creative progress from synthpop hitmaker to ambient post-rock innovator. Published in 2021, A Perfect Silence was described as ‘beautiful’ by Stewart Maconie in Radio Times, while journalist Jude Rogers said it had “a revelation on every page”.

Many more friends and collaborators of Hollis have been interviewed for the new edition of the book, which Ben will be introducing at the Bristol Folk House, right in the heart of the city. There will also be a playback of Talk Talk’s classic album Spirit of Eden, recreating the studio atmosphere in which it was recorded – in darkness with the room lit only by abstract images from an oil projector.

There will be a chance to ask your own questions and Ben will be signing books after the event. There is a licensed bar.

Early tickets are £12 and we have a special offer on an Early Bird ticket-and-book bundle of £28 (RRP of the book is £25).