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Booker Prize 2026 shortlist announced: James and Stuart among six finalists

Jarvis Cocker describes judging panel as collaborative process

1 Sep 22 3:01 PM · 1d ago · 2 articles · 2 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 1

The Pulp frontman compared the panel's work to making music in a band, where individual judges brought different perspectives that combined to create something none could achieve alone. He noted reading entries during tour and joining meetings online from Australia.

Jarvis Cocker describes judging panel as collaborative process
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“You get something that you couldn't get [alone] and no-one's in control of it and you make a good noise together.”

Jarvis Cocker

Marlon James Booker Prize nomineeDouglas Stuart Booker Prize nomineeDame Mary Beard Booker Prize judging panel chairPatricia Lockwood Booker Prize judgeRaymond Antrobus Booker Prize judge

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