Nick Cave fans find secret souvenirs in charity shop haul
The donated books were previously part of an art installation by Cave, which had toured Canada and Denmark.
The collection is described as "interesting" and "varied", encompassing philosophy, art, religion, and fiction, with works by authors such as Salman Rushdie and Ian McEwan.
Fans have flocked to the shop, discovering personal items – such as plane tickets used by Cave and an old envelope that once held Cave's son's tooth – inside some of the books.
Cave's publicist said that the musician would not comment on the donation, expressing a wish for the discoveries to remain "intriguing mysteries".
Nick Cave sparks fan frenzy after donating thousands of books to charity shop
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