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Archive | March, 2017

Before he was ‘Glam’, archive showing 18-year-old Marc Bolan goes on sale

A collection of letters, photos and poetry from 18-year-old Marc Bolan, showing the early days of his music career, has been listed for sale on AbeBooks. Bolan became one of the biggest names in 1970s Glam Rock but this archive provides an insight into his life as he prepared to release his debut single, The […]

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15 Literary Heroines for International Women’s Day

For over a century, each year on 8th March, people all around the globe take time out to celebrate the work, struggles, and achievements of women. We remember and acknowledge with gratitude those who fought for us in the past and recognise we have a long way yet to go for equal rights. Feminists and […]

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Walk through Umberto Eco’s private library

Be warned. Umberto had a mighty big library. Let him lead the way.

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