Ramble Book

Ramble Book is a collection of essays and reminiscences about growing up in the 1980s, the friends I made and the films, TV and music (with particular emphasis on David Bowie) that, for better or worse, helped define the person I am today. It's also about families, especially my Dad, Nigel Buxton (aka BaaadDad), and the experience of having children of my own.  And then there's random chapters detailing confrontations on trains, arguing with my wife and my friendship with Rosie the dog. 

The book is mainly funny (I hope) but there are a few serious moments in there too, including thoughts on class, heartbreak and death.

The hardback is out now. Order a copy from Waterstones HERE.

RAMBLE AUDIOBOOK

I recorded the audiobook in my voice booth here at Castle Buckles towards the beginning of the lockdown in April 2020. As well as me reading out every single one of the words (and occasionally throwing a few new ones in) I recorded jingles for each of the chapters and at the end there's an exclusive bonus podcast episode in which I talk to Joe Cornish and find out what he thought of it. There's not too much serious stuff in that bit.

If you're not already an Audible member, you can listen to Ramble Book for nothing by undertaking their free trial.

Here are some audio clips to give you an idea of what to expect, though of course the clips can never do justice to the intricately crafted 11 hour voyage of wonder that is the full Ramble Book.

RAMBLE BOOK SAMPLE CLIP (1980)

RAMBLE BOOK AUDIOBOOK CLIP (FUN DAD)

RAMBLE BOOK AUDIOBOOK CLIP (CORNBALLS PODCAST)