WILBUR SMITH

WILBUR SMITH

Wilbur Smith was born in Northern Rhodesia in 1933. He became a full-time writer in 1964 after the successful publication of WHEN THE LION FEEDS, and has since written thirty-nine novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide, from Alaska to Russia. His books have been translated into thirty-two languages and have sold approximately 135,000,000 copies globally, each one topping the charts all around the world. His most recent book is WAR CRY. He is also co-founder of The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation.

© Image: Wilbur Smith 2016

GUILLERMO ARRIAGA

GUILLERMO ARRIAGA

Guillermo Arriaga is the celebrated screenplay writer of “Amores perros”, “21 grams” and “Babel”. His latest novel, THE WILD ONE, will be published by MacLehose Press in the autumn of 2018.

Tibor Jones works alongside Raquel de la Concha at R.D.C. Agencia Literaria in representing Arriaga’s literary endeavours.

Image (c) Richard Foreman.

DEBORAH CURTIS

DEBORAH CURTIS

Deborah Curtis is the author of TOUCHING FROM A DISTANCE, her memoir of Ian Curtis, lead singer of Joy Division. Edited by Jon Savage and with a foreword by Deborah Curtis, SO THIS IS PERMANENCE presents the intensely personal writings of one of the most enigmatic and influential songwriters and performers of the late twentieth century, Joy Division’s Ian Curtis.

OLAFUR ELIASSON

OLAFUR ELIASSON

Olafur Eliasson’s art is driven by his interests in perception, movement, embodied experience and feelings of self. Striving to make the concerns of art relevant to society at large, art, for Eliasson, is a crucial means for turning thinking into doing in the world. Eliasson’s diverse works – in sculpture, painting, photography, film and installations – have been exhibited widely throughout the world. Olafur Eliasson lives and works in Copenhagen and Berlin. UNSPOKEN SPACES is published by Thames & Hudson.

HALA JABER

HALA JABER

Hala Jaber was born in Beirut and writes for The Sunday Times. She is the first journalist to have won Foreign Correspondent of the Year at the British Press Awards back to back (2005, 2006, 2012) and in 2007 she co-won the Martha Gellhorn Prize for her work in Iraq. THE FLYING CARPET TO BAGHDAD is the memoir of Jaber’s descent into Iraq with her husband photographer in tow, as she naively tries to report a war that becomes more unpredictable as every hour passes.

PAUL LAKE

PAUL LAKE

Paul Lake is a former professional footballer who played for Manchester City FC and England under-21s between 1986 and 1992. A local boy and a lifelong City fan, he was acclaimed as one of the most promising young talents to have ever worn the sky blue shirt. His glittering career, however, was tragically cut short following a serious injury from which he never recovered. After a decade spent working as a sports physiotherapist, Paul rejoined his old club in April 2010, taking on the role of Ambassador for Manchester City in the Community. He now works for the Premier League as Club Support Manager. I’M NOT REALLY HERE, a memoir of his life in football, was published by Century in the summer of 2011 and was shortlisted for the British Sports Book Award, Football Book of the Year 2012.

HANS ULRICH OBRIST

HANS ULRICH OBRIST

Hans Ulrich Obrist was listed as the most powerful person in the art world by the Art Review 2009 Power 100. Obrist was born in Zurich in May 1968. He joined the Serpentine Gallery as Co-director of Exhibitions and Programmes and Director of International Projects in April 2006. Prior to this he was Curator of the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris since 2000, as well as curator of museum in progress, Vienna, from 1993-2000. He has curated and co-curated over 200 solo and group exhibitions internationally since 1991. Visit him on Twitter or his handwriting project on Instagram. His most recent book is WAYS OF CURATING.

BERNARD SUMNER

BERNARD SUMNER

Bernard Sumner is a musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist and producer. He is a founding member and the lead vocalist and guitarist of New Order. Sumner is also known for being a founding member of the bands Joy Division and Bad Lieutenant. He also recorded with Johnny Marr as Electronic and was the lead vocalist of the band. CHAPTER AND VERSE is his memoir.

© Image: Anton Corbijn 2016

CHRISTOPHER WINN

CHRISTOPHER WINN

Christopher Winn has worked as a writer and producer in television, theatre and newspapers for over 20 years. He has worked with the late Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross and sets quiz questions for television as well as for the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph. He is the author of the I NEVER KNEW THAT series and is married to artist Mai Osawa who illustrates his books. His most recent book is LONDON BY TUBE.