In exploring the physics and geometry of the universe, Stephen Hawking became a world-renowned pioneer of black hole theory, writing the bestselling book A Brief History of Time, which has sold more... Read more »
He was a reclusive author, who revealed little about himself or the inspiration for his 1951 masterpiece The Catcher in the Rye. Now letters that JD Salinger wrote to his editor have... Read more »
Tobacco, swiss roll, Irish whiskey, Guinness and monkey nuts: that’s the diet followed by one of the foremost poets of the 20th century. Dylan Thomas’ grocery bill is among a trove of... Read more »
Big belly, wavy fur and a nose for trouble: we exclusively reveal the new-look Paddington | Musicals
Paddington the Musical bear revealed – video Paddington stands within touching distance. His fur flutters as he turns, his neat button nose sniffs the air, and his eyes soften with a smile.... Read more »
A “once in a century” discovery of a cache of long-lost letters has revealed how the English poet WH Auden developed a deep and lasting friendship with a Viennese sex worker and... Read more »
Baudelaire introduced ordinary objects into poetry – likening the sky to a pan lid – and by doing so revolutionised poetic language. Likewise, Seamus Heaney introduced Northern Irish vernacular into the English... Read more »
The extent of John le Carré’s meticulous research and attention to detail are among insights into his working methods that will be revealed when the master of spy thrillers’ private archive goes... Read more »
A book about the BBC’s controversial Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, is due to be published later this year. Dianarama: Deception, Entrapment, Cover-up: The Betrayal of Princess Diana by Andy... Read more »
Book News: Hugo awards organizers reveal thousands spent on fraudulent votes to help one writer win
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