Preview: The London History Festival
Big name authors talk history in Kensington next week.
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A questionable Mohican and some harsh words for the British Library: a wrap-up of the day’s other news.
Tony Blair Cancels Tate Party
Though his book is selling well, it’s not turning into a great week for Tony Blair: the former PM has been forced to cancel a planned launch party at Tate Modern today. Blair said that he didn’t want to cause a hassle or feel threatened …
Tony Blair Might Cancel Book Signing
Having discovered the hard way that the general public doesn’t hold him in high esteem, Tony Blair is considering whether or not to cancel his book signing at Waterstone’s Piccadilly this Wednesday. In a piece of clever doublespeak, Blair told ITV’s Daybreak show that he’d …
Tight Security For Tony Blair’s Book Signing
Any fans of Tony Blair hoping to get a signed copy of the former PM’s messianic new tome, A Journey, on September 8th had best be prepared for a rough ride. Security at the Waterstone’s Piccadilly signing will be tight: cameras, bags, and briefcases are …
Preview: Martini Month at 5th View (Waterstone’s Piccadilly)
A forthcoming publication of a new James Bond novel by Sebastian Faulks marks Ian Fleming’s 100th birthday and presents the perfect opportunity for 5th View (the fifth floor bar atop Waterstone’s Piccadilly location, Europe’s largest bookstore) to celebrate the occasion with a new martini menu. …
