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Susanna Clarke, PIRANESI And However Long It Takes

Amongst the flurry of books released in September, I note with interest a new book from Susanna Clarke. Released with a relatively short build-up (I only found out that a...

SUCCESSION And Writing Without Heroes

I’ve been working my way through my endless list of TV shows to be watched, taking whatever chance I can get to switch my brain into a different gear after...

"Libraries Gave Us Power..."

I was fortunate enough to spend a few days in my hometown recently. I happened to pass the library as I walked through the town centre. Even years later, it...

A DUST COVERED BOX AND EARLY STORIES

I was fortunate to be able to visit family in my hometown last week. The old family home is in the midst of a big spring clean, with cupboards being...

Clear The Corners - The Art Of Good Action

It’s been a while since I’ve written about any televisual distractions, but I’ve just spent a good few hours immersing myself in GANGS OF LONDON, and found myself thinking about...

The World Through A Fifteen Inch Screen

I talked about one aspect of online culture the other day (hi Dad!) but, sat here in the office, I’m taken to ponder another aspect of the internet that has...