Vernon Subutex: the man, the myth, the punk-lit sensation.

The hunt for Virginie Despentes' enigmatic hero continues in the second title in her bestselling trilogy.

"The book of the moment" Sunday Times "Highly entertaining . . . subtle and complex" Guardian "Despentes at her very best" New European "Brilliant - funny, wise and completely addictive" VICTORIA HISLOP "Full of energy and blistering rationality" LISA McINERNEY Dear Dickhead, I read the piece you posted on Insta. You're like a pigeon shitting on my shoulder as you flap past. It's shitty and unpleasant. Congratulations: you've had your fifteen minutes of fame! You want proof? Here I am writing to you. Rebecca Latté is a famous actress in her fifties, perhaps past the peak of her career....