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Closer to Midnight and other stories
A collection of short stories from Garston Writers Group
A5, Paperback, 160 pages, 36 stories, 16 writers
Published by Bookbinder
ISBN 978-1-9193568-0-8
This collection of short stories and flash fiction showcases the work of the Garston Writers Group, a raggle-taggle collective of Liverpool writers who meet weekly to hone their skills. Coming from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences, the group members engage in weekly writing assignments, exploring a wide spectrum of subjects, themes, and styles. This results in a fascinating array of responses and interpretations. As a collective, the Garston Writers explore various genres but consistently return to the short story form. Perhaps this is because it resonates as a natural and familiar way to share experiences. From our earliest memories of sitting on laps, to our ancestors gathering and sharing a story by candlelight, its length being measured by the burning down of the wick and the last glowing ember of the evening’s fire. Each one, brief yet complete, encapsulating a whole event, a universal narrative.
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THE UNSEEN PHOTOGRAPHS OF PETE BURNS AND DEAD OR ALIVE 1978-1983 BY FRANCESCO MELLINA
Rock photographer Francesco Mellina became a friend of, then manager for the English band Dead or Alive. This Liverpool-based group of musicians was formed in 1980 and found success with their world-wide hit, You Spin Me Round (Like a Record). The track reached number one in the UK in 1985 and charted again in 2006 following the appearance of Pete Burns on the reality TV show, Celebrity Big Brother.
This collection of never-before-seen photographs charts the progression of Pete Burns and his band, Nightmares in Wax and its transition into Dead or Alive from 1978 through to 1983. Chosen from a catalogue of around 2,000 negatives, these photographs document the early career of Pete Burns, from enthusiastic and invigorating young artist, through the honing of DoA’s unique onstage presence. It covers the release of their first indie single, The Stranger, on Black Eyes Records, to Pete becoming the face of eighties-Liverpool and taking his place in Liverpool folklore.
Published by March Design
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LAST NIGHT AT WIGAN CASINO
The Photographs of Francesco Mellina
Last Night at Wigan Casino is a
collection of photographs taken
at the famous Northern Soul
venue on the occasion of its
last all-nighter in 1981.
Documenting the whole event,
it’s a unique record of an
historic night at an iconic
venue.
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Revealed
Youth culture, pop culture, subculture
The photographs of Francesco Mellina 1977 to 1982
With a Introduction by Paul Du Noyer
REVEALED is a 176-page book of black and white photographs taken in the clubs and music venues around England’s north west by Italian photographer Francesco Mellina between 1977 -1983. With a brilliant and poignant three-page introduction by acclaimed music journalist Paul Du Noyer, which puts the photographs into context.
Published by March Design
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Get a copy of Last Night at Wigan Casino plus a classic Northern Soul T-shirt together for £35
Two designs available in black on white or white on black in a range of sizes.