So I went to a publishing event - an interesting experience. I had hoped to have company but everyone else was mysteriously busy doing other things (!).
We all (some of us) dressed up in suitable "Golden Age" costume - with a prize given to the lady who sat in front of me in the front row wearing a large hat (not that I'm bitter).

In fact I found the interviews with authors most enjoyable - especially seeing Stephanie Merritt and Sophie Hannah in person(s), of whom(s) I am a great fan. Their insights into the world of writing and publishing were most amusing - I particularly liked Sophie Hannah and Bella Mackie discussing the title "Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" against modern publishing "rules" - suggesting it would have become "Evans!" or even "Why?!"
(actually - are exclamation marks even allowed? - I don't know!*)

* irony ... maybe

Posted by Christina at 11:18 pm | Category: Art and Culture, Days Out | Permalink