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X: A Manchester Anthology review

X: A Manchester Anthology review

The Mancunion attended the book launch of X: A Manchester Anthology, to get low-down on everything from the free food and drink to the works included in the anthology itself
X: The Manchester Anthology to be published by the University

X: The Manchester Anthology to be published by the University

The anthology that has kick-started the careers of successful authors returns for its tenth iteration, launching November 14th

Manchester named UNESCO City of Literature

Manchester follows in the proud footsteps of Dublin, Baghdad, Barcelona and Reykjavik

DON’T PUBLISH (duplicate): Manchester named UNESCO City of Literature

The City of Manchester joins global network of UNESCO Creative Cities pursuing excellence in arts

Kamila Shamsie in conversation with Jeanette Winterson

‘Art is not going to be the thing that brings down borders and barriers… but Art may remind us of humanity.’

Helen Isserlis talks teenage angst, Spike Milligan and e-cigarettes

Emerging poet Helen Isserlis talks to Books Editor Esmé Clifford Astbury

The Manchester Anthology

New writers make their mark in The Manchester Anthology

Manchester: a literary city?

If you thought the rainy city didn’t have much to offer in terms of literature, think again. Manchester has inspired generations of great writers and is now home to a vibrant literary scene.

University Creative Writing professor profile: Jeanette Winterson

The Creative Writing Professor is proving a major draw for the University and its Centre for New Writing