Scene from a single life Emma John is in her 40s; she is neither married, nor partnered, with child or planning to be. In her hilarious and unflinching…
Pat Nevin never wanted to be a professional footballer. His future was clear, he’d become a teacher like his brothers. There was only one problem with this –…
‘We tell ourselves stories in order to live’ Joan Didion From the truths and lies we tell about ourselves to the resonant creations of fiction, stories give shape and…
Jenny Packham is one of Britain’s leading designers and most in-demand couturiers, known for her exquisite dresses made for brides, celebrities and even royalty. In How to Make a…
At once darkly comic, tragically poignant and wonderfully uplifting, Talking Heads is widely regarded as a modern classic. This edition, which contains the original complete collection of Talking Heads, as well as his…
Following a rowdy night at his local New York bar, ex-Marine and merchant seaman “Chick” Donohue decides to complete a legendary mission. He will travel to Vietnam, track…
There is a persistent myth in our culture that in order to lead a fulfilling life we must pursue happiness at all times. In her groundbreaking work, Emily…
The English author Anthony Dymoke Powell was born in London on 21 December 1905. He was educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford where he met several other…
Designer and TED star Ingrid Fetell Lee explains how to cultivate a happier, healthier life by making small changes to your surroundings. When did you last feel joy?…
The Definitive History of Bond Cars is a lavish celebration of the cars that also became the stars alongside the world’s most famous fictional spy. Featuring exclusive and priceless…
Since landing in the FC Barcelona youth academy at the age of thirteen, Lionel Messi has demonstrated an innate and awe-inspiring talent for football – in the process…
Wintering is a poignant and comforting meditation on the fallow periods of life, times when we must retreat to care for and repair ourselves. Katherine May thoughtfully shows…
Will Bynoe’s brilliant collection of very short philosophical essays is very readable, elegantly written and contains real wisdom. Unlike many such books, it is also funny. Bynoe effortlessly…
When Juliet Rosenfeld’s husband dies of lung cancer only seven months into their marriage, everything she has learnt about death as a psychotherapist is turned on its head….
Award-winning interior designer Kit Kemp is known for her stylish and witty interiors. With her husband, Tim, she owns Firmdale Hotels, a group of luxury hotels in London and New…
When her mother had a series of strokes, Tessa Fontaine couldn’t stand to watch her mother disappear. The Electric Woman tells Tessa’s story of joining America’s last travelling…
There are some good images of the cover on Counter-Print site here Notice more, and notice more joy in the everyday. Distracted? Overwhelmed? Feel like your attention is…
‘We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed’ Martin Luther King In an era where…
We have redesigned the Anthony Powell society’s brand logo. You can find out more about them here The English author Anthony Dymoke Powell was born in London on…
In 1949, when Marianne Elliott was just a baby, her parents moved into the White City, one of the first mixed-religion estates to be built in Belfast after…