Michael Crowley’s Behind the Lines: Creative Writing with Offenders and People at Risk was launched by Alicia Stubbersfield at The Koestler Exhibition for the North West, World Museum, Liverpool, on Thursday 24 May 2012.
Photos courtesy of Cristof Häberle. With thanks to the Koestler Trust and Alicia Stubbersfield.… Read more “Gallery: Behind the Lines Launch”
Justin Rollins’ The Lost Boyz: A Dark Side of Graffiti was launched at Waterstones, Sutton, by Foreword writer and author Noel ‘Razor’ Smith.
The Ramsgate Society officially unveiled a Blue Plaque marking William Garrow’s former home at Pegwell Lodge, Ramsgate, Kent. Bryan Gibson and Sir William Garrow co-author John Hostettler were present at a lively event which was well attended by the media.
The house itself is of historical and architectural significance because of the way it was built in wood and then covered in brick-like tiles (and if anyone has any particular knowledge of this building process please leave a comment, because it seems like a costly and unnecessary exercise to me!).… Read more “Gallery: William Garrow Blue Plaque Unveiled”
Journalist and broadcaster Henry Kelly was so enthused by Anthony Stokes’ book he wanted to visit Reading prison for himself. Guided by Pit of Shame author Anthony Stokes he saw the condemned cell, the corridors, the bars, walls and graves. You can listen to the resulting radio show here (opens in new window).… Read more “Gallery: Pit of Shame – Henry Kelly visit to Reading Gaol”
Attended by figures from across the British media spectrum, the Diversity in the Media launch was held at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
The book was launched by Barnie Choudhury (BBC News correspondent), with speakers including: compiler Anver Jeevanjee, editor Werner F Menski and Don John.… Read more “Gallery: Diversity in the Media – Launch at SOAS”
