Gesa Stedman explores the complex connections and the colonial legacies which characterise Read more
Gesa Stedman explores the complex connections and the colonial legacies which characterise Read more
Black History Walks have been offering walking tours, educational talks and films in London for over 14 years. Starting on Friday, 16 April, they are bringing the history of Black British Bookshops to our screens. Thanks to Words of Colour for sharing the event information with me! Participation is free, […] Read more
Just when I thought I could write a little something about how bookshops and literary event organisers deal with the current situation, I came across a short article by Clare Thorp who wrote about how bookshops in different countries find ways to still sell books into their communities and beyond […] Read more
Sandra van Lente meldet sich aus London, wo sie zusammen mit Dr Anamik Saha an der Goldsmiths Universität im Projekt „Rethinking ‚Diversity‘ in Pubishing“ aktiv ist. Hier stellt sie kurz drei Bücher vor, die ihren Weg vielleicht nicht unbedingt in den deutschen Buchhandel finden werden (was sehr schade wäre): Bernardine […] Read more
Gesa Stedman mourns the death of Michael Bond, inventor of the Paddington bear stories. Michael Bond has died aged 91. Although well-known to many, his fame is by far outdone by his famous creation, Paddington bear, who arrived at Paddington Station from “Darkest Peru” in 1958. In his blue duffle-coat, […] Read more
This April, the London Book Fair (LBF) opened its doors for the second year in a row in Olympia-Kensington after experiments in the Docklands and other places in London. According to the fair’s website, the grounds saw 1,500 exhibitors and 25,000 fairgoers which made it quite an event to attend. […] Read more