Books One-of-a-kind Morrissey biography to be auctioned in aid of animal welfare Morrissey, singer-songwriter and co-founder of The Smiths, has announced a one-of-a-kind signed hardback copy of his autobiography and the only copy of the full-colour hardback which has been signed by the author has been listed on the auction website eBay to raise funds for People for the Ethical T By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Poseidon-T: Franze: Book Review Franze gives his cool modern and funky illustrations enough tension to drive the story on and enough tongue in cheek humour to please graphic novel fans; Franze satirises these well loved genre By Eric Page • 1 min read
Books The latest issue of The Pink Humanist now available The latest issue of The Pink Humanist, December 2013, has just been published by the UK charity the Pink Triangle Trust. The new issue opens with details of the efforts made by Nigerian humanist and human rights campaigner Leo Igwe to stop homophobic pastor Enoch Adeboye’s missionary tour of Pacific By Besi • 1 min read
Books ‘Just be Kind’ by Persia West: Book review Persia West signed copies of her new book, Just be kind at a launch event in Breeze Brasserie, Trafalgar Street, Brighton earlier this month. The book comes out of her long years of speaking, writing and consulting on Diversity and Human Rights issues, locally in Brighton and the UK, as well as acro By Besi • 2 min read
Arts The Charioteer by Mary Renault: Book Review This positive, sincere and heartfelt classic novel has just been reissued by Virago modern press who are also undertaking a project to reissue all of Renaults books, Hurrah! Her work can be divided into two strands: the searing, evocative historical novels she is justly famous for, which couldn’t be By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts Burning Ashes: Book Review It’s warm and cozy and not in the slightest bit threatening and I can imagine a few men who would rather enjoy this optimistic story of modern gay love. The author has certainly done their research regarding the cricketing world and it feels authentic enough.. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts Brighton & Hove Calendar 2014 The Brighton & Hove Calendar 2014, now its 14th year, has been published by North Laine Photography. Next year’s calendar features 32 pages with 60 photos that concentrate more than ever on Brightonians enjoying themselves at local events such as Brighton Pride. Shots, ranging from the fun, to the a By Besi • 1 min read
Paul Burston Books Marie Hannah wins ‘Polari First Book Prize 2013’ Mari Hannah, Author of The Murder Wall, was named the winner of The Polari First Book Prize 2013 at the Purcell Room on London’s South Bank last night (Wednesday Nov 13). Mari received a cheque for £1,000 from Vincent Francois, Chair of the UK LGBT Network and Regional Head of Audit, Societe General By Besi • 2 min read
Books Stonewall review of ‘Workplace Equality Index’ Stonewall, the LGB equality charity has published a ground-breaking review of its annual Workplace Equality Index which finds it continues to be ‘best in class’. The review confirms that organisations that took part year-on-year see tangible transformations in their workplaces. The Workplace Equalit By Besi • 2 min read
Books Photogenic pooch provides inspiration for book on loss Martlets supporter, Victoria Bryan, has written a short book about loss, “Jazz Says Goodbye”. The small, photo led book, describes the process of grief through the eyes of Tibetan terrier, Jazz. Walking along Brighton seafront with the photogenic pooch was a great comfort to Victoria whilst her mot By Besi • 1 min read
Krissie with June Brown Books This is me! Krissie Ducann has an impressive pedigree in show business. She started singing in a skiffle band in 1958 when she was just 14. In 1964 she formed a soul band called Cadillac and toured with Pink Floyd, Amen Corner, The Nice and Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix became her lover, as did satarist Peter Cook. Kr By Besi • 4 min read
Arts Count Me In team publish new book ‘Ordinary in Brighton?: LGBT, Activisms and the City’, the first academic study of LGBT life the city of Brighton and Hove, discusses how equalities legislation was experienced on the ground in the New Labour era (1997-2010) by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. It examines the i By Besi • 2 min read
