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SUMMARY:Strange Young Alien - Bid from The Monochrome Set in conversation with acoustic songs
DESCRIPTION:Tickets Here  \nFor over four decades\, Bid has crafted lyrics that are witty\, elusive\, and quietly unsettling. If you’ve ever wondered what might inspire a line like “Every night at sleepy time / I hang my skin out on the line\,” this is your chance to explore the answer—or at least venture deeper into the mystery. \nDrawing on his remarkable book Strange Young Alien\, Bid reflects on a life shaped by travel\, music\, and unexpected transformation. Part memoir\, the book traces his childhood in India and the Himalayas\, his adventures within the British music industry\, and the near-fatal aneurysm in 2010 that profoundly altered his brain—and his creative process. In its wake emerged what Bid calls “the Creature\,” an artistic other self that challenges the very idea of authorship. \nExpect intriguing and often darkly amusing stories: the haircut that sparked “Letter from Viola\,” the supermarket worker behind “The Cosmonaut\,” and the unsettling figures linked to “Reach for Your Gun” and “Hello\, Save Me.” Yet the more Bid reveals\, the more his work resists simple explanation. \nAlongside these reflections\, Bid will perform a selection of songs in a stripped-back acoustic setting\, offering a fresh perspective on his distinctive catalogue—where sharp humour meets exotic imagery and a uniquely philosophical edge. \nLong admired by fellow musicians—famously including Johnny Marr and Morrissey—Bid remains one of the most original and enigmatic songwriters to emerge from the UK post-punk era. \nThis is more than a conversation or a reading; it’s an invitation into a creative mind where meaning is fluid\, inspiration is unpredictable\, and the boundary between artist and art begins to blur.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/11455
LOCATION:Ventnor Arts Club\, 13 High Street\, Ventnor\, PO38 1RZ
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Music,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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SUMMARY:MEET THE AUTHOR with DES PAWSON and KATIE DAYSH
DESCRIPTION:Internationally renowned knot specialist Des Pawson has devoted his life to the art\, history\, and practical craft of ropework. Founder of the famous Knot Museum and author of numerous books on knots\, sailors’ ropework\, and maritime traditions\, Des is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on nautical knotting and decorative rope craft. His work has preserved centuries of seafaring knowledge for new generations of sailors\, historians\, and enthusiasts alike. \nKatie Daysh has earned acclaim for her vivid and unconventional historical fiction set during the Age of Sail. Blending rich maritime history with sharp characterisation\, adventure\, wit\, and modern sensibility\, her novels breathe fresh life into the world of wooden warships\, privateers\, and ocean voyages. Her work has attracted readers from both the historical fiction and maritime communities\, establishing her as an exciting new voice in nautical storytelling. \nEntry is free. Join us for an informal evening of conversation\, books\, and maritime history in the heart of Cowes.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/meet-the-author-with-des-pawson-and-katie-daysh
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Signing
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SUMMARY:'There Is No Second' - Talk by by Magnus Wheatley
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed maritime writer and historian Magnus Wheatley for a fascinating talk on his book There Is No Second\, exploring the dramatic origins of the America’s Cup—the oldest international sporting trophy in the world. \nWheatley brings to life the story of the very first race in 1851\, when the schooner America stunned the British fleet off the Isle of Wight\, forever changing the course of competitive sailing. With vivid storytelling and meticulous research\, he uncovers the personalities\, rivalries and innovation that defined this pivotal moment in sporting history. \nAt the heart of the story lies the famous declaration\, “There is no second\,” a phrase that captures the uncompromising spirit of elite competition and the enduring legacy of the race. \nThis talk offers a compelling insight into ambition\, ingenuity and the birth of a global sporting phenomenon—perfect for sailing enthusiasts\, history lovers\, and anyone captivated by stories of bold challenge and triumph on the open water.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/there-is-no-second-talk-by-by-magnus-wheatley
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Signing
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