Overview

• The 2,000-book donation from Cave’s personal collection once starred in the Stranger Than Kindness art installation, offering a window into his philosophical and musical influences.
• Since July 18, about 800 volumes spanning philosophy, fiction, history and music biography have been priced and displayed at standard charity rates.
• Hundreds of fans have queued on Blatchington Road scavenging for personal items such as boarding passes, envelope inscriptions and margin notes.
• Store manager Richard says the remaining 1,200 books will be catalogued and put on sale by mid-week.
• Cave is currently touring and his publicist has declined further comment, stating he prefers discoveries to remain intriguing mysteries.