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In an event that recalls the grand relocation of Beauxbatons Academy and Durmstrang Institute; at the beginning of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, “Hogwarts comes to Central Library” in Leeds on February 17th, in time for the UK schools half term. “Experience something magical at Central Library this half term,” says the announcement. “Join […]

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One of the UK’s most articulate and forceful thinkers, and actors, in the cause of popular education and cultural uplift has just died. Richard Hoggart, born in Leeds in 1918 the son of a housepainter who died in his first year, came from the most authentic English working class background imaginable, and immortalized it in […]

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I'm a punk publisher, me, following the DIY, independent attitude of the music scene I grew up with. As I didn't have thousands of pounds to spare I opted for print-on-demand where the initial costs are low. You can print anything from one to one million. I think this relatively new technology has revolutionised and democratized publishing. The next major innovation for the company I use is print as you wait books.

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