[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
This is ultimately an invaluable guide which anyone with at least a casual interest in the show's early years won't want to miss.
NetGalley, Chris Hallam
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
This is ultimately an invaluable guide which anyone with at least a casual interest in the show's early years won't want to miss.
NetGalley, Chris Hallam
War in sharp focus - a compelling photo memoir.
Overall, the title succeeds in its mission to humanise the conflict in Ukraine, offering an emotionally resonant portrayal of its citizens' experience. It also serves as a compelling reminder of the importance of bearing witness to the stories of those affected by war and the power of photography as a narrative tool and form of advocacy. From the comfort of the UK, the fighting in Ukraine can often seem distant, but it's by no means clear if the war will remain confined. This book, therefore, serves as a stark, necessary reminder of what unfolds when conflict engulfs a nation.''
Soldier Magazine
War in sharp focus - a compelling photo memoir.
Overall, the title succeeds in its mission to humanise the conflict in Ukraine, offering an emotionally resonant portrayal of its citizens' experience. It also serves as a compelling reminder of the importance of bearing witness to the stories of those affected by war and the power of photography as a narrative tool and form of advocacy. From the comfort of the UK, the fighting in Ukraine can often seem distant, but it's by no means clear if the war will remain confined. This book, therefore, serves as a stark, necessary reminder of what unfolds when conflict engulfs a nation.''
Soldier Magazine
"All in all, Dickens and Travel offers a rich and entertaining overview of Dickens as a traveler and travel writer. It will please any readers interested in that lesser-known aspect of Dickens’s writing. From end to end, this book gives us the impression of travelling with Dickens to the numerous places he visited during his life. And we get a real feel of what it was like to travel and sojourn in Britain and abroad in the Victorian period."
Dickens Quarterly - March 2024 issue
"All in all, Dickens and Travel offers a rich and entertaining overview of Dickens as a traveler and travel writer. It will please any readers interested in that lesser-known aspect of Dickens’s writing. From end to end, this book gives us the impression of travelling with Dickens to the numerous places he visited during his life. And we get a real feel of what it was like to travel and sojourn in Britain and abroad in the Victorian period."
Dickens Quarterly - March 2024 issue
Author interview on Lights, Camera, Author - watch the episode [link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yXvJNsR02U]here[/link]!
Lights, Camera, Author
Author interview on Lights, Camera, Author - watch the episode [link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yXvJNsR02U]here[/link]!
Lights, Camera, Author
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