The hidden talents of writers
Perhaps I should begin by confessing that I’ve never been a fan of author discussions. It’s their books I’m interested in – not the authors ...
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Frightening children and other nightmares
[caption id="attachment_746" align="alignright" width="262" caption="© James Keyser/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Image"][/caption] Maurice Sendak died recently. There was a little extra sadness at The Folio ...
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Interview with Margaret Atwood
I have been extremely fortunate in the last few months to work with Margaret Atwood on the new Folio edition of her novel, The Handmaid's ...
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Why Read Dickens?
On 7 February Charles Dickens turns 200. This anniversary has already spawned a deluge of television and radio adaptations of his books, exhibitions, numerous articles ...
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Festive Favourites
Christmas is coming … again, along with all its traditions, for which we can largely thank the Victorians. It was not until a picture appeared ...