Rediscovering DEREK JARMAN’S A FINGER IN THE FISHES MOUTH: a rare posthumous gem
Derek Jarman’s early works in A Finger In The Fishes Mouth offer a rare glimpse into his poetic and artistic beginnings, lovingly preserved in this special reissue.
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CURTAIN CALL TO MURDER: JULIAN CLARY’s theatrical whodunnit brims with wit and charm
Julian Clary’s Curtain Call to Murder brings humor and intrigue to a British theatre-set whodunnit.
FRIENDS OF DOROTHY: a cosy tale of love & friendship between three women from SANDI TOKSVIG
In Friends Of Dorothy, Sandi Toksvig writes characters that are vivid and witty, navigating love and family in all its brilliant, diverse forms.
MEDUSA OF THE ROSES weaves an intimate tale of queer love and peril
Navid Sinaki’s Medusa of the Roses is a gripping queer love story set against the backdrop of Tehran’s urban networks and mythic allegory.
THE HOTEL AVOCADO: brilliantly crafted book sequel from BOB MORTIMER
The Hotel Avocado is a strong follow-up to its predecessor, delightfully lending itself to Bob Mortimer’s humour and skill with writing.
THE SECRET PUBLIC: Jon Savage on how LGBTQ+ resistance shaped culture
Jon Savage brings forth his delightfully in-depth examination of the individuals and art from the LGBTQ+ community who shaped contemporary pop culture.
Paul Baker’s CAMP!: a joyful exploration of a world-conquering attitude
Paul Baker offers a glorious investigation into camp in his latest book, a triumphant testament to an attitude that has conquered the world.
FRAGILE BEAUTY exhibition book opens ELTON JOHN’s stunning photo archives
The creativity eyes of Elton John and David Furnish make for a striking treasure trove of images in exhibition tie-in book, Fragile Beauty.
REVOLUTIONARY ACTS: Jason Okundaye’s poignant tribute to Black gay Britain
Revolutionary Acts rightly deserves its recognition, weaving together an intergenerational journey through a part of British history rarely afforded attention.
Buzz’s best of the year 2023: music, stage, film, TV and more
As we bid adieu to 2023, let’s take a gander back at the music, theatre, film and TV that our writers and editors took a real shine to for our Top 5 of each.
BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF offers glimpse into Soviet Russia’s uncertain world
Explore the tumultuous world of 1980s Moscow in Between Dog And Wolf - an authentic portrayal of lives on the edge of collapse.
BLUR triumphantly returns with their first album in nearly 10 years
Blur make their triumphant and emotive return to music-making for the first time in eight years with The Ballad Of Darren album review.