Seven-week old Nathaniel Byng doesn't seem to mind the long, bony finger poking his tummy. In fact, he's fascinated by the finger (covered almost to the knuckle with a gold and red-stone ring) and the tall, sepulchral figure leaning over him. Anyone over the age of seven weeks might wisely look at the pale face and curtain of black hair, and think: “Death! Get me the hell out of here!” But there are benefits to being blissfully preliterate, and having Nick Cave give you a cuddle is one of them.
