It’s a London thing tells the story of the black music culture that emerged in post-colonial London at the end of the twentieth century; the people who made it, the racial and spatial politics of... READ MORE
By Ming-Yuen S. Ma Dear Reader, Like many of you, when the COVID-19 pandemic started spreading globally, all of my travel plans grounded to a halt. I have not left Los Angeles since... READ MORE
Tickets are now available for three days of literature, music and celebration to mark the centenary of Anthony Burgess’s birth. Anthony Burgess: Life, Work, Reputation (3-5 July 2017)... READ MORE
[wr_row][wr_column] Fifty years ago, Bob Dylan was at the centre of a storm, with arguments raging on both sides of the Atlantic about whether his decision to play electric sets meant he had sold out... READ MORE
To celebrate the 50th anniversary since its publication in 1962, we’re offering a special 25% discount off A clockwork counterpoint by Paul Phillips. A clockwork counterpoint READ MORE
The first book to study the cultural impact of the Armistice of 11 November 1918. This title, by Trudi Tate and Kate Kennedy, contains 14 new essays from scholars working in literature, music,... READ MORE
This week, BBC Radio 2 celebrated all things folk, with its annual award show. Held at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the 30th January, the event was part of the Celtic Connections... READ MORE
A Clockwork Orange is 50 years old today! To celebrate this significant milestone, we’re offering a special 25% discount off our very own A clockwork counterpoint, by Paul Phillips. A clockwork... READ MORE
Rhode Island based author Paul Phillips was in Manchester last week, and treated visitors at The International Anthony Burgess Foundation to a rare insight into the music and literature of Anthony... READ MORE
TOP of this weeks NME ‘What we’re reading and watching’ list (pg41) The first critical study devoted to iconic band The Smiths Why pamper life’s complexities? Essays on The Smiths... READ MORE