Shane MacGowan's new book launch in Dublin (Photos)

Shane MacGowan gathered friends, family and artists at The Park Café in Dublin for a special launch of his new book The Eternal Buzz & The Crock of Gold that he describes himself as his compilation of "dirty laundry".

Gerry Adams, Patrick Bergin, Louis Walsh, Victoria Mary Clarke and Michelin star Richard Corrigan were among the well known faces of an event that celebrated MacGowan's art and vision.