The story begins at Heathrow Airport. Lily arrives tearful and anxious, doing a bad job at putting on a brave face for the sake of her parents. Although overwhelmed and regretting the decisions she made that brought her here, she is determined to see her plans through and become the carefree and confident girl she wants to be. Lily is embarking on a backpacking trip … Continue reading Gringa Girl: Author Lauren Dittmer on Her Debut Novel
By Sofia Brizio Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà TalingÔÇÖs debut graphic novel Thoreau and Me is the compelling tale of a Parisian painter who, after reading ThoreauÔÇÖs Walden and becoming more aware of consumerism and the climate emergency, begins to question his life choices. Incorporating original quotes from Walden into the story, the author masterfully depicts our everyday anxieties around capitalism and its effects on the … Continue reading Graphic Novel Review: Thoreau and Me
Leanne Dixon takes a look at the film industry’s growing obsession with creating films from novels. Is it an effective way of the integrating two art forms? Or simply a way to make money by the use of one to publicise the other?
