We’ve acquired a nice little pile of booklets and mini publications on the CiB desk which we’ve been meaning to mention, so thought we’d just post them all up together. First is Ammo Magazine. This cute and colourful little thing is packed with illustration and designer/ artist interviews. Ammo also accepts submissions, so if you … [Read more…]
The New Art Gallery Walsall will be hosting their second Artists’ Book and Independent Publishing Fair from 11am – 4pm on 27 November. On sale will be books, zines, and multiples by artists and independent publishers across the UK and Europe, including: Books Works, Marbled Reams, Dent-De-Leone, EAK Publishing, Four Corners Books, Stephen Fowler, Simon … [Read more…]
Birmingham Book Festival‘s writer networking event, The Writers’ Toolkit is taking place on 20 November at South Birmingham College from 10.30am – 4pm. The event is their third annual gathering, attracting both emerging and established writers along with those involved in the writing industry, including publishers, producers, agents and various organisations. The day is a … [Read more…]
There’s a couple of poetry events coming up which may be of interest to those of you who like to get creative with words. On 18 November the next Rhymes event, Meet the Laureate’s, is taking place at Margarett Rose Abri Cafe, Digbeth from 8pm. Poets at this months event will be Roy McFarlane in … [Read more…]
Sssssssshhhh! Get your reading specs out because after a rare sighting, the Secret Library Card is back in circulation, hidden in books at Birmingham Central Library. Check the last post from the Secret Librarians for the cryptic clue which will lead you to the current location of the Secret Library Card, where you can take … [Read more…]
The DIY Times is a new zine from the folks at Cut Out Shop. A 16 page bargain with a screen printed cover designed by the lovely Alex Curtis, featuring interviews with the lady herself, Ammo Magazine, Southsea DIY and Sauna Youth Only £2 from here.
Writing West Midlands started last year: We are a new organisation designed to encourage, promote and actively facilitate literature development activity in the West Midlands. On this site you will find resources and links to Events, Opportunities for Writers, information about our Education programme, (Write On!), our annual Literature Festival (Birmingham Book Festival), Advice for Writers and more
The Story Exchange is the visually enchanting invention of Birmingham-based Needle & Thread Theatre, and will be captivating story-lovers, story-tellers, and strays over four days in the Created in Birmingham shop at Bullring from Thursday 13 May until 16 May. Here’s the blurb (pun intended) for you: You are invited to browse, peruse and explore … [Read more…]