2005 EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

 
Left: Nicholas Shakespeare & Stars of Siam.  Right: Howard Jacobson book signing.

 
Left: Keith Bennett, performance poet.  Right: Lillian Avon & Howard Jacobson.

We would like to share with you highlights of our events during the weekend of 2-4 September 2005 with an additional event on 21 October which were attended by over 600 people.

Nicholas Shakespeare and tales of Tasmania at the launch party 
There are no apt words to describe the brilliance and virtuosity of Nicholas’s writing and if you have never read his works then do so now. You won’t be disappointed.  Nicholas was the guest speaker at the launch party and enthralled the audience with the resonance and links that Tasmania has with the world.

Ma Jian his life and work and ‘The Noodle Maker’
Ma Jian, the dissident artist who expresses his writing through painting, has been described as ‘provocative’and ‘subversive’.  'The Noodle Maker' chronicles the absurd realism of life in China and  how modernity corrupts ideology and culture.  His next book is about a man in coma and is a metaphor for China's surface liberty but lack of mental freedom.

Howard Jacobson talks about the ‘Making of Henry’
The truly funny and entertaining writer intimately shared his life and read excerpts that explained the angst underpinning his novel which is lack of achievement and not leaving a footprint in the world when you die.

Christine Aziz and ‘The Olive Readers’
Her rise to publishing stardom although remarkable is inspiring. “Just get it out there” is her advice.

African extravaganza with Noah Messomo musician, drummer and storyteller
He is a gentle giant and young and old listened, drummed and danced the afternoon away.

Literary Pub Quiz
They came, they competed, they conquered Bournemouth’s literary aficionados. Who were the victors? The boffins of Bournemouth University Library.

Bournemouth’s Literary Heritage Walk
A trip down Bournemouth’s literary greats. This will be a regular event escorted by local guide and historian John Walker.

International Poetry Competition
Writing poetry should not be elitist and our regular competition is open to anyone, anywhere, any level.