There is nothing better than a good read to inspire creativity and motivation, so I asked people in their early twenties to explain a book that has stuck with them, for you to add to your list. Evie Clark, 21. My favourite book this year, last year, and probably next year is The Pursuit of … Continue reading Books you should read in your 20s, as recommended by 20 somethings
Have you ever read a book with characters so vividly drawn, they begin to feel like real people, woven into your daily thoughts like old friends? You think about them the way you would someone you know, and when the story ends, you’re left with a strange, aching sense of loss. That’s exactly what happened … Continue reading A Conversational Piece: ‘Intermezzo’, by Sally Rooney
Stephen Graham’s recent GQ interview is a masterclass in how to craft celebrity profiles that feel timely, meaningful, and genuinely human. It is the kind of feature that reminds readers why thoughtful editorial work still matters. In contrast, Vogue continues to fall into a frustrating pattern, relying on the same familiar faces and surface-level narratives, offering little in … Continue reading GQ Gets It. Vogue Does Not.
Whilst Vogue is no stranger to controversies and critiques, it was always a trailblazer for paving the way of fashion and highlighting the trends of the moment, and its influence can’t be denied. Yet, in 2008, The New York Times posed the question: “What’s Wrong with Vogue?” Despite boasting some of the world’s best editors, … Continue reading Vogue is creative and fun!… In Portugal
Nick Logan and Neville Brody on Creating a Genre-Defining Magazine in the Post-Punk ’80s At the beginning of London Fashion Week on the 20th of February, I heard from the founder of The Face, Nick Logan, and esteemed art director, Neville Brody. Speaking to friends, old colleagues, the press, and aspiring writers, Nick and Neville … Continue reading “All Roads Lead Back to The Face” – a conversation with the founder of 80s post-punk magazine
A book that promised to explore the emotional intimacy between men and male friendship ended up being, ultimately, a trauma dump. While A Little Life starts out as a story about four male friends navigating adulthood in New York City, it quickly narrows its focus to one character: Jude St. Francis. From there, the novel becomes an … Continue reading Book Review: A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara
Storytelling has always been one of our most powerful tools — a way to reflect, empathise, and better understand the world and ourselves. In Hotel Avocado, Bob Mortimer leans into this power with warmth, wit, and his unmistakably offbeat charm. As the follow-up to The Satsuma Complex, this second instalment continues the story of Gary Thorn: solicitor, … Continue reading Book Review: Hotel Avocado, by Bob Mortimer
Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead, the co-winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction, is nothing short of extraordinary. A contemporary reimagining of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield, this novel is both a homage and a fiercely original story that captures the grit, heartbreak, and resilience of a boy growing … Continue reading Book Review: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
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