This ground-breaking book rewrites trans history, presenting the stories of thirty extraordinary trans people who lived between 1850 and 1950.... Læs mere
Threads of labour examines the effects of ruination and loss of community in an ex-industrial village. Charting a collaborative project of hope... Læs mere
This book provides a new perspective on the work of Jim Henson, the important but often overlooked creator of screen fairytales. -- .
The Bulletin of the John Rylands Library is a long-running journal that publishes research complementary to the John Rylands Library’s extensive special collections. -- .
Do It Yourself is a practical guide for artists, activists, and organisers to create impactful theatre rooted in working-class communities. Drawing on fifteen... Læs mere
Jane Austen, widely acclaimed as one of the greatest English novelists, possessed another talent that enriched her life and work – music. She played and sang... Læs mere
Dirtbag dreams explores the rise of mountain, ultra and trail running from niche pastime to mainstream sport. Tracing 200 years of history,... Læs mere
This book makes a powerful contribution to the debate on the UK water system, exposing the problems and arguing that a radical overhaul is crucial for a sustainable future. -- .
This book makes a powerful contribution to the debate on the UK water system, exposing the problems and arguing that a radical overhaul is crucial for a sustainable future. -- .
In The trouble with freedom, Melissa Butcher explores America's divide over the concept of freedom, interviewing people across political, racial... Læs mere
Centring on a 1927 libel trial, this book tells the story of the cosmopolitan London neighbourhood of Seven Dials and its battles with racism and gentrification throughout the 1920s and 1930s, a struggle that would shape the city we know today. -- .
Useful Art explores how art can be a tool for activism and resistance against neoliberalism. Highlighting projects from urban regeneration to community gardens, it showcases how art can foster inclusion, reclaim local knowledge, and drive real-world change. -- .