Cultur Vultur / Books & Ideas
Discover author talks, book launches and conversations worth getting out for, across London.
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Join Media Revolution and Conway Hall Ethical Society as we launch a News Club Network. Keynote speaker Gail Bradbrook, Founder of Extinction Rebellion, will lead an expert panel for an evening of discussion, community-building and an interactive introduction to how News Clubs work.
Raw, rebellious and utterly unfiltered, Shouting at Night is the electrifying memoir of one of Britain’s most uncompromising artists.
Join Tharik Hussain for a special evening where he will be discussing his critically-lauded book, Muslim Europe, now in papeback. This revelatory history explores the ancient roots of Muslim Europe, tracing their journey through the Mediterranean. This ambitious history remedies Europe’s Islamic amnesia and reveals that Islam is no sideshow to Western culture – but rather has been integral to its development over 1,400 years.
The Ultimate Cartographic Exploration of the Rise and Fall of Empires
Rough Trade East is very excited to present an in conversation from Rick Wakeman and Matt Everitt and signing from Rick Wakeman. This unique event celebrates the release of his autobiography 'The Wizard of Prog: The Truth and Something Like The Truth' released via Penguin. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade East on the day of the show.
After successive sell-out tours, legendary journalist and broadcaster John Simpson CBE returns to the stage with a bold, unflinching look at leadership.
Cody takes on today's deteriorating climate of identity-driven, social-media hot-take, culture war-fuelled brainrot politics.
Rye Barcott, Al Carns and Anthony Scaramucci in Conversation with Matthew d'Ancona
A poetic meet-up with live readings by poets from all three years of the Little Betty imprint
This event is part of the free Lunchtime Lecture series. Booking is recommended but not essential.
Want to stop feeling like a thicky thicky dumb dumb in front of all your mates? Come along to meet Cody Dahler signing his new book The State of This!: A Thicky Thicky Dumb Dumb's Guide to British Politics
Join us for a special JB Harley Research Fellowships Trust - Maps and Society evening at the Warburg Institute on Thursday November 5th, from 4.30 – 7pm. The event celebrates the achievements and continuing legacy of the Harley Fellowships in the History of Cartography, ensuring that new generations of researchers can continue to benefit from the opportunities it provides. A panel of three former Harley Fellows will reflect on their research, the work made possible by the Fellowship, and the difference it has made to their careers and to the wider field of map history. The discussion will be followed by a small reception, offering an opportunity to meet colleagues and friends from across the map-history community. Attendees are also invited to view the new Night Maps exhibition in an informal setting in which to continue conversations about maps, research and the importance of supporting future scholarship.
Those who forget history, repeat it. Those who read it, have opinions about it.
Join authors Andrew Wood and Christina Makris discuss their new books about the art, science and history of wine.
The responsibilities of speakers and platforms in a world where content can go viral. Join us for an evening's discussion on the ethics of free speech
Join us for this month's LGBTQ+ book club, where we will be looking at 'The Buddha of Suburbia'/
Join us with Adam Simcox and Remi Kone to discuss their latest novels: Time Jump - A taut high-concept psychological thriller with a nuclear explosion of '90s nostalgia'. Just Kill - The second novel in the Leah Hutch series. A twisting, addictive crime thriller that will keep you guessing.
A lecture about the comedic artist’s new book with writing advice from the greats and his mum
Maïa Hruska and Daniel Hahn on the extraordinary translators of Kafka
John Berger (1926-2017) was one of the most influential writers and thinkers of our times. Storyteller, essayist, novelist, broadcaster, poet, artist, dramatist, filmmaker; in more than sixty books, Berger explored the nature of images, spoke out against the injustices of power, and advocated for the overlooked and marginalised.
Kim Ghattas and Lyse Doucet are two of the most respected journalists covering the Middle East today. Ghattas, author of the widely praised Black Wave, a book about the historic rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, has spent years examining the forces that have shaped the region, while Doucet, the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, has reported from the frontlines of many of its defining conflicts.
Join us for an evening of systems and secret habits as we welcome Ben Meer in celebration of his latest book How to be Good at Life.
Join us for a fun-filled evening with crafting, drinks and nibbles, where we'll exchange our thoughts on the book! Due to the contents and nature of this book, this event is strictly 18+.
Join bestselling author Sabaa Tahir at London’s Hoxton Hall as we celebrate the publication of the highly anticipated sequel to Heir, Empire.
