Opinions & Analysis
In Paris: Haute Cuisine vs bistrots gourmands
In a new column from 'across the channel' in Paris, Jemma Birrell looks at the Michelin Guide where the French…
Never trust a man wearing white shoes
Formal education is a privilege and gift to be cherished. The freedom to read, argue, debate, summon evidence and make…
An Asian Affair
This month we have a good dose of call for applications, residencies, seminar papers and announcements of conferences...a comforting volume…
Making a book into a film
With so many Academy-Award-nominated films this year stemming from successful books, it would be easy to believe the relationship between…
How to make a Cheesecake
How many of you have sat down to write the great novel and simply had all thought, dreams, aspirations, grand…
Asian Art Report
A good punch of commentary always gets attention - tutoK are doing it, the artist initiative in the Philippines questioning…
Putting yourself out there
Aspiring novelist Ralph Grayden tackles another big question: why is it so hard to show the labours of your blood,…
Laughing stock: Tomorrow I might die in Lambeth, SE1...
Sam Stone is a fledgling stand-up comic in her first year on the UK comedy circuit. This is the first…
As cool as the crickets
Tara Brabazon takes us on her journey through musical pop culture, from old favourite Buddy Holly to Beth Ditto -…
Final curtain for
Farewell this week to ...