Filmmaker David Lynch... the life, legacy and quiff! Enter the seductive, ambiguous realm of the uncanny with John Higgs discussing his book Lynchian: The Spell of David Lynch. Why does his work affect people so deeply? Why do some find it haunting and unforgettable while others dismiss it as meaningless? John Higgs will be in conversation with writer and Lynch obsessive Nicholas Royle.

John Higgs is a writer who specialises in finding previously unsuspected narratives, hidden in obscure corners of our history and culture, which can change the way we see the world. His previous books include The KLF: Chaos, Magic and the Band who Burned a Million Pounds; William Blake Vs The World; and Love and Let Die : Bond, the Beatles and the British Psyche.

Nicholas Royle is a writer and publisher. His works include Paris Fantastique; London Gothic; Manchester Uncanny; White Spines: Confessions of a Book Collector; and Shadow Lines: Searching for the Book Beyond the Shelf.