668599

Well known author Paul Eccentric writes his first children's book, but it's not just for children ...

"668599 was an old K6-style, red telephone kiosk, sited just off the junction; set back among a copse of trees, along the main road through the little Hertfordshire village of Long Marston. She'd stood on this spot since 1943, having been erected just after the end of the Second World War."

Once the heart of every community throughout Great Britain, the currant-red telephone boxes like 668599 had been a lifeline, there for life's celebrations and commiserations, the highs and lows and calling the late night taxi to get safely home. As the mobile phone found its way into every bag and pocket, the role of the once grand K6 kiosks sadly declined. Many were sold, others left to fall into disrepair.

But for some, there was a new lease of life waiting and when a poet discovered abandoned 668599, a new adventure began. Some say inanimate objects can't have feelings, but when people come together and bring joy and happiness, maybe it ignites a spark ...

Have you got a telephone library in your village? Perhaps you should take a look next time you are passing. 

Ex Punk Rock front man, Paul Eccentric is a published songwriter, poet, playwright and novelist. He is probably best known as being one half of the comedic beat poetry combo, The Antipoet and as front man for The Senti-Mentals and The Odd Eccentric, and as the author of 'The Periwinkle Perspective' series. He has played hundreds of festivals, at home and abroad, including Glastonbury, The Edinburgh Fringe, Camp Bestival and Rebellion Punk Festival.. Paul lives in Aston Clinton, Bucks, with his wife, Donna, from where they run three telephone box libraries, whilst looking after cats; a goat; various chickens and Samantha, the very naughty Herman tortoise. For more information go to pauleccentric.com