Books and Writers articles
Raymond Antrobus on Poetry and spoken word Raymond Antrobus is a spoken word poet from Hackney, London. He is co curator of Chill Pill a showcase Spoken Word at Soho Theatre & The Albany Theatre. Finish this statement: I think poetry should… Not die What are you up to at the moment? Studying for my […]
Caribbean in Sepia – A History in Photographs 1840-1900 The Caribbean has had a complex, yet fascinating history. How better to present this history than visually through photographs? Michael Ayre combines his interest in the economic history of the region with a long-standing passion for the history of photography to present a compelling visual narrative […]
Solid Foundation – An Oral History of Reggae Solid Foundation is the definitive history of reggae, from the earliest Jamaican innovators of the 1940s to the new stars of the 21st century. Drawing on more than 300 firsthand interviews, this landmark book tells the fascinating story of some of the most compelling characters in popular […]
Fantasy Fiction Emily Knight I AM… for 9-15 year olds An inspirational, moving and laugh-out-loud fantasy fiction for 9-15 year olds written by a peer rather than a parent. Meet Emily Knight I AM… a gritty fantasy fiction first created by a 12-year-old girl, a book that has been perfected and finally published 12 years […]
Excerpt From Charles Emeka’s Book Against All Odds- Back From The Point Of No Return By the time I was 18, all my friends were drug users and I became a bit of an expert on various drugs, if I do say so myself. My drugs partner in crime became alcohol; they were as close […]