June 2, 2008 12:24
Franz Ferdinand, Nicky Wire, Jarvis design Edwyn Collins artwork
Graham Coxon, Richard Hawley, John Squire also lend a hand
Edwyn Collins has called up an impressive list of artists, actors, musicians and authors to design the sleeve of his new single new single 'Home Again'.
The likes of Irvine Welsh, Franz Ferdinand, Nicky Wire, Jarvis Cocker, Bernard Butler, Graham Coxon and Richard Hawley have all got involved.
The single, released on June 23, will have a limited run of just 1,500 copies - with 25 specially designed sleeves.
The special copies will be placed randomly at a selection of record stores across the UK, giving Collins fans the chance to nab a highly collectable piece of artwork.
The full list of designers is:
John Squire
Irvine Welsh
Jeremy Deller
Norman Blake
Samantha Morton
Paul Cook
Franz Ferdinand
Nicky Wire
Harry Hill
Pete Fowler
Pam Hogg
Billy Childish
Pete Shelley
Tracey Thorn
Jarvis Cocker
The Cribs
Bob London
Bernard Butler
Sebastian Lewsley
David Shrigley
Graham Coxon
Andrew Weatherall
Tim Burgess
Richard Hawley
To check out the designs and see where you can pick up a copy of the single go to edwyncollins.com.
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