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Blackeyes

Blackeyes is a novel by British writer Dennis Potter, published in 1987 by Faber and Faber. It concerns the relationship between sexuality, exploitation, power and money. These are explored through the career of a desirable model known as "Blackeyes".

Last revised
Jun 4, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
148 w
Citations
3
Source
Blackeyes
First edition
AuthorDennis Potter
LanguageEnglish
GenreNovel
PublisherFaber & Faber
Publication date
12 October 1988
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Pages184 pp
ISBN0-679-72047-2
OCLC17952787
823/.914 19
LC ClassPR6066.O77 B56 1988

Blackeyes is a novel by British writer Dennis Potter, published in 1987 by Faber and Faber. It concerns the relationship between sexuality, exploitation, power and money. These are explored through the career of a desirable model known as "Blackeyes".12

The novel was later adapted by Potter as a 1989 BBC television serial of the same name with actress Gina Bellman in the eponymous role.3

References

References

  1. Quinn, Anthony (15 October 1987). "Loose change from heaven". The Independent. London. p. 17. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Bailey, Hilary (2 October 1987). "Deaths in the family". The Guardian. p. 14. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "The tortured playwright who went wrong". Sunday Telegraph. London. 31 December 1989. p. 19. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via Newspapers.com.