If Nick Drake Came to My House

by Mackenzie Crook

Genres: Music

32 pages, Hardcover

Published April 15, 2025

Reviews

[Mind the Book · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fredagsboken från Foyles Waterloo.
Läste på tåget till Kent och den multibegåvade Mr Crook är faktiskt uppvuxen i Maidstone och Dartford.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first heard of this beautiful book on Cerys Matthew’s slot on BBC radio 6 music where she interviewed the very humble and remarkably talented Mackenzie Crook. He read the entire book and I was transported to a warm and soothing setting that k knew I’d love to revisit again and again. It’s a simple story very like a child’s book. However the message of sharing music and poetry was golden. Really lovely piece of artistry too.

[Clive Keyte · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not sure why but Goodreads say the this book is by an ‘unknown author’. It is by Mackenzie Crook. It is a beautiful book with wonderful drawings. Who knows what Nick Drake would have achieved if he had not died so tragically young.

[Jeff Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful

[Libby Chapman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bittersweet story with charming illustrations about what it might be like to meet a departed hero.
Actor Mackenzie Crook imagines what it might be like to meet the enigmatic folk singer and songwriter, Nick Drake. As a fellow Drake fan I was charmed by this story, and wish I could have met him too.

[Stuart · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I was young, I would ask to see that book and was bewitched by the idea of spending the afternoon with a ghost, somebody I admired but could never truly meet.

"I'd say "Oh yes, I'd love to!" and inwardly rejoice
Though I know I would be grateful just to hear his speaking voice

[Zoe Obstkuchen · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful book, with charming illustrations that really capture the young two young men.
I never knew that’s how Fairport got their name.

[Ief Stuyvaert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd love to tell you something
about this little gem.
But come and grab a copy
and find out for yourself.

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[mrs m a clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this and have added the albums to my Spotify list to extend the experience.💜

[Jade O'Donohue · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I'd let him read my poems
and he wouldn't laugh or sneer.
I'd tell him how his music
helped me through a troubled year.

Perhaps then I would mention
- as I hope he'd like to know -
how often now his songs are played
upon the radio.”

[🌶 peppersocks 🧦 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reflections and lessons learned/the content of this book made me feel…

…in love with the art and homage. Read twice with the kids!