'A writer’s revenge'

Eric Idle has written a new novel, which will be released as a e-book next month.

The Writer’s Cut is described as ‘a wicked, enthralling comedy’ about a joke writer whose career has stalled – until he decides to write a novel.

Idle said: ‘In Hollywood, the writer is somewhere between the waiter and the man who parks cars. This is a writer’s revenge.’

The book will be released on October 5, priced £3.99, from digital publishing house Canelo.

Company co-founder Michael Bhaskar said: ‘We are utterly thrilled to be publishing The Writer’s Cut. It’s sharp, funny, pointed and brilliant, skewering not only the mores of the LA elite but also those of us in the rarefied world of book publishing.’

Published: 17 Sep 2015