Books
Exhibition showcasing Black Country history celebrates work of late news photographer
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
A new photographic exhibition capturing everyday moments of Black Country life from the 1970s and 1980s is set to go on display in Birmingham. Taken from the personal collection of late…
Award-winning former journalist writes psychological ghost story set in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 12, 2023
A former Birmingham journalist with a life-long passion for horror stories has written his debut novel featuring real-life hauntings. GJ Phelps, who was born in Birmingham, makes use of the…
Children’s author G.M. Linton to host Windrush storytelling event at Library of Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
May 18, 2023
A West Midlands author who was inspired to write a children's book based on her parent's Windrush journey, is taking part in a special storytelling event aimed at families this weekend.…
Sir Lenny Henry joins stars behind drama ‘My Name is Leon’ ahead of BBC television premiere
Staff Reporter
June 8, 2022
Ahead of the film adaptation of bestselling book 'My Name Is Leon' coming to BBC Two this Friday, actor and executive producer Sir Lenny Henry joined the Birmingham writer behind…
REVIEW: blond(e) BOY, red LIPSTICK – a daring and true love story from Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
January 16, 2021
Birmingham born author Geoff Bunn shares his memories of the city and bravely opens his heart about a love that made him see the world in a new light in…
REVIEW: A Seat at the Fireside – heartwarming book of portraits of Brum’s poor and homeless
Rangzeb Hussain
January 7, 2021
A new photography book showcasing poignant and compassionate studio portraits of people who have endured life under terrible social and economic conditions aims to raise money for Birmingham homeless charities.…
Rugby player from Moseley club writes book tackling mental health struggles in sport
Staff Reporter
November 30, 2020
A Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club player has written a book about tackling mental health struggles in relation to the national sport. Winger Aquile Smith has published 'Rugby Insight: Mental Health to Mental…
REVIEW: Handsworth Riots 1985 – Pogus Caesar’s photographs hold a tragic mirror to our age
Rangzeb Hussain
October 27, 2020
Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar has released a new book, 'Handsworth Riots 1985', which revisits a notorious chapter in Birmingham's history. In the publication, Caesar's material showcases powerful and visceral…
Viral comic creator’s sell-out UK tour cancelled – over “public health concerns”
Staff Reporter
March 2, 2020
The creator of an unexpectedly hugely popular online comic strip has cancelled her upcoming UK tour, despite it selling out after only one Instagram post. Catana Chetwynd, creator of Catana…
Educational activity books launched for Black History Month
Denise James
October 6, 2019
Black History Activity Books During the month of Black History there are many events to attend, if you were looking for somewhere to attend, you may have been tempted by…