Postcard: 'Narrative Proximity Device'

Direct from Thursday's shoulder-bag, her original and now very battered NPD, or 'Narrative Proximity Device'. Calibrated in paragraphs, words and letters, the needle gives you a good idea of how fast the reading is approaching. Modern versions have LED displays, but there's nothing like a flicking needle to give you an instant appraisal of the situation.

Colour postcard, unnumbered, given out on UK/US tour for First Among Sequels July/August 2007. 1000 editions.