Announcing: Nudes - new collection by Elle Nash
New book news alert. We’re basically solidifying ourselves as the official UK Elle Nash fan club, as we’ll be publishing her short story collection NUDES in July 2022.
Beginning with a story of an ex sex worker drifting through a small rural town in the south, and ending with a young woman’s wedding night, who learns from her new husband what it takes to kill a man, Nash writes across the complications of working class women, rendering their desires with visceral prose and psychologically dissecting the fundamental root that threads her work: craving and the conflicts within.
“Like a merry-go-round for adults—one that moves so fast that it’s nauseating, and it’s as fun as it is stressful.” - The Rumpus
“I was overjoyed when Heather and Laura asked to publish my collection of stories in the UK,” says Elle. “After working with 404 Ink on my debut novel, Animals Eat Each Other, it felt like a natural fit. Everything they touch turns to gold, and working with their vision of that book was such a joy. I can't wait to see what they'll do with Nudes.”
Working with Elle these past few years has been a joy, and we can’t wait to bring more of her work to UK readers. Elle writes complexity and darkness unlike anyone we’ve read. Nudes makes the reader nostalgic in some areas, deeply uncomfortable and unsettled in others. Her writing cuts deep, and in shorter form, there’s so much to dive into. Really excited so share this one with you.
To quote our favourite Goodreads review: “Elle Nash only whips out bangers.”
Pre-order below (and pick up Animals Eat Each Other while you’re at it!).
