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JeanLoupSieff

As a lot of you know, I am an enthusiastic amateur photographer. Obviously I am also always on the lookout for interesting books on the subject. In case any of you share this interest, I thought I’d share a couple of books that are currently available and absolutely spiffing! Jeanloup Sieff, Taschen – This wonderful book includes a range of photos taken by the French photographer Jeanloup Sieff from the 1950s to the 1980s. The book also includes text by Sieff himself which is both interesting and informative. In my humble opinion, the photos in this book are fantastic. Sieff … Continue reading

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Now in stock… Penguin Mugs!

Bored with your drinking utensils?? Need a present for someone? How about a lovely mug with a Penguin books cover design? Now available in the shop!

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Faking Shakespeare

A great radio programme about fake Shakespeare manuscripts: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00t5z90

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How to write a ‘sequel’ to a classic…

Here is an interesting Guardian podcast on writing sequels to classic novels. With Andrew Motion and Anthony Horowitz.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/audio/2012/mar/23/sequels-andrew-motion-anthony-horowitz

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Craig Herbertson Entertains

On Feb 9th at 18:00 at English Books and Tea, Craig Herbertson, Scottish musician and author, will be entertaining anyone who cares to listen.

Craig will be reading some of his sci-fi/fantasy/horror. I don’t have any sound recordings of him reading – but here are two songs of his.

Craig Herbertson – He Who Would be King by steeplejackmusic

The Ghost of New Orleans by steeplejackmusic

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