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Collected from over the past 40 years, @Mr_Dave_Haslam's latest book features intimate and unguarded interviews with trailblazers and misfits from the worlds of music, literature, film and art.
From politics and performance to fame and addiction, the interviewees speak with honesty about their creative journeys.
Out in October, pre-order your copy today from all good bookshops & online.
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Join authors @Lilydunnwriter and Blake Morrison at @gowerst_books where they'll be discussing their latest books on the power and importance of memoir writing.
A must-attend event for any writer or reader of memoir. Tickets: waterstones.com/events/the-p…
#London #memoir #amwriting
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What can art teach us about life in the post-truth era?
As debates around misinformation, conspiracy theories and "fake news" continue, artists are finding new ways to provoke critical thinking, challenge certainty and expose systems of power.
In this video, editor Tom Williams discusses why the questions explored in 'Walking with the enemy' feel particularly urgent today.
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We're delighted to announce the next book in our popular British Pop Archive series, 'A certain romance: Arctic Monkeys and the New Yorkshire Wave ' by Omar Soliman.
This third book in BPA series offers a propulsive oral history of the scene that produced Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs and more.
Signed copies are available to pre-order from @RoughTrade here:
roughtrade.com/product/a-cer…
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Journalist and historian @Taj_Ali1 will be at @RedhillsDurham to discuss his new book, 'Come What May, We’re Here to Stay', a history of generations who fought racism, exploitation and injustice – and helped shape modern Britain.
11th Oct
FREE tickets: tickets.redhillsdurham.org/e…
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This Friday, join Michelle Pace at the University of Catania as she launches her book, Un-welcome to Denmark: The paradigm shift and refugee integration.
The launch will take place as part of the DIPLOWIDEMed Research-to-Policy Lab Crash Course Programme.
Find out more: bit.ly/47ftFgF
ALT Orange background, white MUP logo in top right corner. Text at top left of image reads: Michelle Pace Book Launch, Friday 2nd October, The University of Catania. Beneath the text, a photograph of Michelle Pace sits next to the cover of her book, Un-welcome to Denmark.
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'New Labour, New Britain? How the Blair governments reshaped the country' is a bold and balanced re-appraisal of New Labour in power by Prof. @gsoh31 (@oxford_brookes).
Out now and just £20 in hardback, available from all good bookshops & online.
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'Pubs for the people' is a fascinating trip into the world of the English pub, tracing its past and exploring how it actually offers the prospect of a more equal, sociable and comfortably multiracial England.
Publishing this October, pre-order today from all good bookshops & online.
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Join legendary DJ, music writer and broadcaster @Mr_Dave_Haslam at @WStonesArgyleST to discuss his new book 'Creative Journeys', a fascinating and inspiring collection of interviews with world renowned artists and creators.
Dave Haslam will be talking to Stephen McRobbie, frontman of legendary indie group the Pastels, record label boss, and co-founder of record store @Monorail_Music.
Tickets: waterstones.com/events/creat…
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What's next for China's economy?
Join us at this FREE event as part of Oxford Road Corridor's Cultural Welcome, with eminent authors @vincecable & @rfannin, in partnership with Manchester Confucius Institute.
1st October
Tickets: oxfordroadcorridor.com/event…
#Manchester #China
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Join author and academic Sophie Oliver at @Books_n_friends for a Lunchtime Lecture at 1pm on Tuesday 10th November.
Sophie will be discussing her new book, 'What the Dresses Know: A women’s history of modernism told through clothes.'
Tickets: houseofbooksandfriends.com/e…
@MCRCityofLit
@creativetourist
@modernistmag
#Manchester
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Mark Perryman’s annual selection of books to make sense of the 2026 Labour Party Conference, featuring @NaomiAKlein, @ewangibbs, @Taj_Ali1, Richard Rose & more - check it out on @bellacaledonia here:
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/0…
#LabourPartyConference
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Just signed copies of my book at @WaterstonesGla.
Pick up a copy if you’re in Glasgow!
And will be signing lots more at my book launch tonight with @GlasgowTUC.
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Also signed lots of copies at @WStonesArgyleST near Glasgow Central Station!
Just signed copies of my book at @WaterstonesGla.
Pick up a copy if you’re in Glasgow!
And will be signing lots more at my book launch tonight with @GlasgowTUC.
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Manchester University Press retweeted
Great to hear @Taj_Ali1 speak in Glasgow tonight on his book. Looking forward to reading it with interest. Well done to @GlasgowTUC for organising the event ✊🏽
#UnitedWorkingClass #SouthAsianResistance
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'An inspirational guide in understanding the deep roots of South Asian activism in Britain. [...] Ali’s contribution is well-timed for the anti-racist movement to seek and analyse the lessons of the past.'
@counterfireorg review @Taj_Ali1's 'Come what may, we're here to stay': counterfire.org/article/come…
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