The musician’s first book is due out later this month
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Shamir has announced his first book, But I’m a Painter. The mixed media chapbook comprises essays about paintings Shamir has made since he was 21 years old. It’s due out August 27 via Bottlecap Press.
In a statement, Shamir said of the book:
In March, Shamir covered Sharon Van Etten’s “Dsharpg” as part of her 10th anniversary double album epic Ten. In January, he shared the video for “Diet,” from his 2020 self-titled LP.
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