‘We Apologise For The Inconvenience’ reviewed
❉ We review the script book of Mark Griffiths’ acclaimed play about Douglas Adams…
Books
‘Sticking It To The Man – Revolution and Counterculture in Pulp and Popular Fiction, 1950 to 1980’
❉ Paul Abbott reviews Nette and McIntyre’s excellent companion to Girl Gangs, Biker Boys And Real Cool Cats.
‘Video Nasty Mayhem: The Inside Story of VIPCO’ reviewed
❉ An offbeat, entertaining companion to the infamous ‘video nasties’ label.
‘The Black Archive #37: Kerblam!’
❉ A mature, well-researched essay on a story loved by some and frowned upon by others.
‘Happiness and Tears: The Ken Dodd Story’ reviewed
❉ There are some fantastic tales to discover in Louis Barfe’s absorbing and fascinating biography.
‘Keep Calm And Fanny On’ reviewed
❉ Kevin Geddes’ biography seeks to reclaim Fanny Cradock’s reputation, writes Michael Seely.
Kklak!: The Doctor Who Art of Chris Achilleos
❉ Featuring every one of Achilléos’ Doctor Who designs, as well as never before seen material!
‘Have A Bleedin Guess’: Paul Hanley – Interview
❉ We chat with Hanley about his book on The Fall’s 1982 masterpiece, Hex Enduction Hour.
‘The Scarfolk Annual 197X’ reviewed
❉ Littler stays true to the essential feeling of Scarfolk – suffocating, paranoid existential horror.
“Video Nasty Mayhem: The Inside Story of VIPCO”
❉ New Book about Controversial Video Nasty Distributor VIPCO to be published in November.