Submerge yourself in subterranean mirror-worlds; re-work industrial process in the grip of climate crisis; & follow alternative histories to otherworldly political conclusions with acclaimed Black Country author ANTHONY CARTWRIGHT & his brand-new collection of speculative, working-class stories NECROSMOLOGIES.
The event will be chaired by Birmingham writer, TAYLOR BURNS.
‘These stories are both real and unreal, both beautiful and bordering on terrifying, and because of that, [Cartwright] sums up the Black Country’s essence in a way that is poetic and poignant...’ KERRY HADLEY-PRYCE, author of LIE OF THE LAND
ANTHONY CARTWRIGHT was born in Dudley in 1973. His first novel ‘The Afterglow’ won a Betty Trask Award & was shortlisted for several other literary prizes; his second novel ‘Heartland ‘was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize & was adapted for BBC Radio 4's Book at Bedtime; his third novel ‘How I Killed Margaret Thatcher’ was shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize & was a Fiction Uncovered 2013 selection.
This is one of our HOME events, placing our great city right at the heart & celebrating the depth & diversity of the Birmingham & West Midlands literary scene through talks, launches, symposiums & more.
TICKETS: £3 standard entry / £8.99 book & entry
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*Please note we will be unable to offer refunds on tickets when requested within 7 days of an event date.
VOCE BOOKS is located at 54-57 Allison Street, Digbeth with step-free access via BRIG Café. For further enquiries about the event, or to discuss any other access requirements please email info@vocebooks.com
