Down the road in Banglatown protesters are burning copies of Monica
Ali’s Brick Lane, sparking another spat in the ongoing Greer vs Rushdie
saga. But not to worry, there’s plenty of other more palatable literary
excitement in the East End (and further afield).
Friday 18 August at Island Arts Studio, Herne Hill
Susie Gordon will be launching her first collection of poems Peckham
Blue, the remarkable story of the discovery of her biological family in
South London. In support Inua Ellams, Maggie Sullivan and young Cumbrian
poet Emma McGordon. You can buy Peckham Blue for £4 on the night or
online.
www.pennedinthemargins.co.uk/islandarts_aug06.html
Wednesday 30 August at The Spitz, Shoreditch
Electro-folk wizard Jeremy Warmsley headlines a bill that also includes
spoken word from Suzanne Andrade, gothic live art madness from Le
Couteau Jaune and leftfield poetry from the incorrigbly talented Niall
O’Sullivan. Book early for London’s most exciting live lit night.
www.pennedinthemargins.co.uk/spitz_aug06.html
www.jeremywarmsley.com <http://www.jeremywarmsley.com/>
Thursday 14 September at Everyman Cinema Club, Hampstead
Acclaimed poets David Harsent and Nick Laird read from their latest
collections, followed by a Q&A session. You won’t ever see live poetry
in a swankier venue, so book now to avoid disappointment!
www.pennedinthemargins.co.uk/everyman_sep06.html
PLUS!
* Tune into Resonance 104.4FM or online at www.resonancefm.com
<http://www.resonancefm.com/> every Sunday from 1.30 – 2pm. Upcoming
guests include Sundra, Ski Oakenfull, James Wilkes, Tim Wells, Tim
Turnbull, Jacob Sam La Rose, Matthew Mellor.
* Check out my favourite band The Lost Revue live at Koko,
Camden on Friday 11 August. Free entry before 10pm. www.thelostrevue.com
<http://www.thelostrevue.com/>
* Read my review of Inua Ellams’ Thirteen Negro Fairy Tales and
James Wilkes’ ex chaos
www.culturewars.org.uk/2006-01/ellamsandwilkes.htm
AND FINALLY…
* Trinidadian poet and novelist Anthony Joseph is on tour in
October to coincide with the release of his latest book The African
Origins of UFOs. If you’re a promoter or venue, there are a few dates
left so get in touch by emailing [log in to unmask]
* Congratulations to Tims Wells and Turnbull on their
nominations for the Forward Prize; congratulations to Jacob Sam Le Rose
whose new book Communion is the PBS pamphlet choice of the month;
congratulations on Chris from the amazing Salt Publishing for being
honoured by the American Book Awards – yay for all!
* Be my friend at www.myspace.com/tomchivers
Ciao,
Tom x
Tom Chivers
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