Miranda July auctions objects mentioned in her brand new novel

We love Miranda July so much that, to be honest, even if she stuck some glitter on an empty stick of deodorant we’d still post about it. Luckily she’s much more talented than that and every project she puts out into the world is something to stop and stare at, if only for a little bit. Her latest piece comes in the form of a novel entitled The First Bad Man, already lauded by similar creators such as Lena Dunham, who says of the book: “Never has a novel spoken so deeply to my sexuality, my spirituality, my secret self. I know I am not alone.”

To add an extra level of intrigue around the launch, Miranda July has set up a website for the book which allows the general public to bid on objects mentioned within it, with all proceeds going to The National Partnership for Women and Families. The curious objects are enough to make you want to get your hands on this book immediately: a one dollar bill with accompanying bobby pin, a Tibetan cloth, a purple bra, the long dress with many buttons, and a “list of the things that used to make her happy.” Bidding has already begun, so don’t wait around if you want to get your hands on the true relics from what looks to be a very wonderful piece of fiction.