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FeaturesHelle Helle: Beautiful Tales of Forgotten People
The unknown 'debut' novelist Helle Helle is a multi-award-winner and apparently Denmark's most popular author, writing since the early 90s. It's just taken the English-speaking world time to catch up. Here she explains the banal beauty of her work. Read more »| 03 Nov 2015 -
FestivalsManchester Literature Festival: An Ape’s Progress
A Rake’s Progress is a series of eight paintings by 18th-century artist William Hogarth. Read more »| 02 Nov 2015 -
FeaturesChigozie Obioma: A wake-up call to Nigeria
Chigozie Obioma is less interested in the Booker Prize trophy he might have won than the lifeblood the shortlist offered his novel The Fishermen – inciting interest in his literary work, but also questions on the state of a nation: Nigeria Read more »| 21 Oct 2015 -
FeaturesGraham Humphreys Interviewed: Art of Darkness
The dark art of illustrator Graham Humphreys is finally seeing the light with an upcoming book and exhibition. His are the bold and bloody images to accompany the seminal horror films of our times, including A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Evil Dead Read more »| 19 Oct 2015 -
Festivals
Dave McKean Interview: The Comic Book Revolution
Comic artist Dave McKean talks art and books ahead of his appearance at Manchester Literature Festival. Read more »| 09 Oct 2015 -
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High Water Mark: Catherine Chanter on The Well
Murder, mystery and cult religion: author Catherine Chanter talks us through her debut novel The Well. Read more »| 09 Oct 2015
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Adam Marek Interview: Manchester Literature Festival
Author Adam Marek on fusing the fantastic with the everyday, ahead of his visit to Manchester. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Festivals
Manchester Literature Festival: Memoir & Biography
Manchester Literature Festival's 2015 programme reflects recent publishing trends with events focusing on the biographies of Eleanor Marx, John le Carré and Saul Bellow. The Skinny considers the rising prominence of biography and memoir Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
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David Constantine Interview: Invasions of the Past
Following renewed interest in his work, author David Constantine talks about new novel The Life-Writer. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Theatre
Blanche McIntyre interview: Why we need ancient drama
As this year’s third major production of The Oresteia opens, this time in Manchester, The Skinny speaks to director Blanche McIntyre about Ancient Greek theatre, modern-day politics and being part of HOME’s debut season Read more »| 07 Oct 2015 -
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Poetry News - Scotland, October 2015
Liz Lochhead and Phill Jupitus at Wigtown Book Festival, plus Dundee Literary Festival and more. Read more »| 29 Sep 2015 -
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Petina Gappah interview: “My inspiration is – believe it or not – Margaret Thatcher”
Petina Gappah has been dubbed the voice of Zimbabwe and is a rising star of African writing. As her long awaited novel is released, The Skinny talks to Gappah about self-doubt, the tricks of memory, and her refusal to be categorised Read more »| 16 Sep 2015 -
Students
Your Book Guide to University: The Campus Novel
Student life has always been fruitful territory for writers, from Muriel Spark to Jeffrey Euenides. Read more »| 15 Sep 2015 -
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Stirred Poetry on new writing & feminism
The Skinny talks to Manchester poetry collective Stirred Poetry about new writing, equality and speaking out Read more »| 10 Sep 2015 -
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Bloody Scotland: The Case of the Book Festival
Russel D. McLean investigate Bloody Scotland, the annual gathering of our finest criminal authors. Read more »| 06 Sep 2015