A museum colleague reliably informs me that it was the addition of knicker elastic that created the y-front. The questions remains, though – why is he threshing in his pants?

Many thanks for the fantastic review Lauren – I'm glad you enjoyed it. The next one is in the works... inghamalec.com

I've had this book for ever

I've just read Heather Morris's The Tattooist of Auschwitz – this post has a more powerful resonance for me now.

A lot of work went into that bum – maybe more statues should be displayed in reverse...

Wise words – I know that non-fit feeling well. It took me far too long to realise that the reading police wouldn't be alerted if I didn't finish a book.

Hey, I thought he was my dad 😆! On Writing is essential reading for anyone joining the crew, although Philip Pullman's Daemon Voices is also full of great insights.