The White Crucifixion was launched to a capacity audience in the delightful Artsworkers Guild.

The audience anticipating Michael Dean’s interview

Michael is all prepared and ready to go

The books are awaiting their readers

Arnold Jansen op de Haar asked Michael Dean a few intriguing questions

Michael Dean illustrated his answers by reading a short passages from The White Crucifixion

Many thanks to Guild Stewart Elspeth Dennison for such a well organised event.

If you missed the launch you can catch Michael Dean at the Essex Book Festival, this Saturday 3 March at 1pm in the Firstsite gallery, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1JH. Box offixe: (01206) 713700 or http://firstsite.uk/