There's nothing shabby about Derelict London, a thoughtful compendium of unloved and forgotten buildings, the necrotic ulcers in London's hidden underbelly. Photos from the author, some taken in locations where we wouldn't want to risk an expensive SLR, are backed up with illuminating research and tip-offs from fans of his web site. The book opens with a sorry tale. A ramshackle Victorian cottage in East Dulwich is in limbo - it is Grade II......

Just out the Van: Lights, Music, Words, Action - It’s Book Slam time again with Guatam Malkani, author of the Londonstani, Salena Godden, writer, singer, and raconteur, and Iman, winner of the National Music Award. This Thursday at Neighbourhood, 6.30pm till late, 12 Aclam Road, W10 5QZ, £5 in advance or £6 on the door. Fresh Next Week: Michael Palin leads a reading from Another Sky, a new collection of work by writers whose lives......

Thanks to everyone who entered the Sea Otters Gambolling in the Wild, Wild Surf competition, but as with most things in life there can be only... erm... five winners. Congrats then to Matthew, Hazel, Adrian, April and James who teared up at their keyboards while informing us that poor old Mij was dispatched by a pick axe. Copies of the book signed by John Bennett will be on their way to you faster than......

Competition time! We've already reviewed Sea Otters Gambolling in the Wild, Wild Surf and interviewed its author John Bennett, but now thanks to the lovely folks over at Random House we have ten signed copies of the book to give away. We're running this competition in conjunction with SFist as San Francisco is just one of the cities that Felix ends up travelling to on his quest to find out the truth behind the......

Opinions at Londonist are divided about "street artist" Banksy. Many contributors here have a very high opinion of the man and his work. This Londonista does not. However, considering the views of my colleagues and the fact that the publisher of this website is behind Streetsy.com, so we know what he likes, I'll tread as delicately as possible. Here's the short version for everyone who thinks that Banksy is, without question, fab and cool......