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The Hidden History of St Andrews, Bristol Cover Image
by Michael Manson
Michael Manson's excellent study of St Andrews explores the eccentricities of the area and its dwellers. 
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Banksy's Bristol Cover Image
by Steve Wright

This is the first book to explore Banksy's early years and includes many revealing interviews with his contemporaries from the Bristol street art scene as well as many previously unpublished pictures of his early work.

 

"…a lavishly illustrated and eloquent testimony."   Reuters

 

"For any fan of Banksy's work this beautifully produced book should become essential reading."     britishhiphop.co.uk

 

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Children of the Can Cover Image
by Felix Braun

 

The limited first edition of Children of the Can: 25 Years of Bristol Graffiti features many pieces of work that have never been published before. Author and artist Felix Braun had unrivalled access to Bristol's most influential artists including 3D, Inkie, Nick Walker, Banksy, the TCF crew  and many more. This book is too big to fit through most letterboxes, so you may want to get it delivered to a work address or somewhere where you can catch the postie.

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Bristol Black & White Cover Image
by Mark Simmons

'An absorbing selection of monochrome images…'

Metro

Mark Simmons' Bristol work over the last 25 years is an extraordinary collection of images of the city and its people. The book is themed around street scenes, music, protest, faith and people with many shots set in the St Werburgh's and St Paul's areas.  

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A True Account of the Villainous Bartholomew Rakehell - Ne'er Do Well Cover Image
by Nicholas Law

An epic tale of Boxing, Bordellos and Bristol pluck told in verse and set in the late 18th Century.

 

"Genius..extraordinary, brilliantly-observed..uproarious and touching."

    Mark Wallis, Historian

"Laugh-out-loud funny..an amazing achievement..a great read and excellent gift material - though much too racy for maiden aunts."

  Lu Hersey, www.26.org

"Hopefully a future British screen writer. Very funny verse written in old speak..it's easier to read, funnier and as deep (after a few reads!) as a Shakespearian comedy. More Please!!" 4/5

  Julian Dreary, www.whsmith.co.uk

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Bash the Rich: True Life Confessions of an Anarchist in the UK Cover Image
by Ian Bone

Labelled "the most dangerous man in Britain" by the Sunday People in 1984, Class War founder Ian Bone has now produced a book about his days putting the boot into the ruling classes. It isn't subtle, and it isn't any kind of blueprint on how to successfully start a revolution, but it is very funny.

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Unsettled: In a Hole, Climbed a Mountain Cover Image
by Graham Walker

Unsettled is the inspirational autobiography of Big Issue seller and writer, Graham Walker. The book traces Graham’s life from a dysfunctional childhood on a North Bristol council estate to the present day.

It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, but more importantly it will change the way in which you view homeless people forever.

"…every house should have one - including the House of Commons and the Lords."     a satisfied customer. 

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Bash the Rich + Unsettled Cover Image
by Ian Bone / Graham Walker
Buy these two great books together for just £12.00!
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Where's My Money? Cover Image
by Mike Manson

Mike Manson's extremely witty and beautifully written first novel is set against the background of dole culture in Bristol during the long, hot summer of 1976.

"The Office meets Life on Mars"

Wessex Muse Magazine

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Transient Beauty Cover Image
by Tamany Baker
A beautifully produced book of photographs exploring loss and remembrance from Bristol's Sony World Photography 2009 award winning artist.
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The Naked Guide to Bristol Cover Image
by Gil Gillespie

Described by The Bristol Evening Post as "an essential read for tourists and locals alike", the Naked Guide to Bristol takes an alternative and in-depth view of the city. It's also very funny.

Completely revised and updated the book now includes a 16-page colour section on street art.

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Clara's Secret and other Bristol Mysteries Cover Image
by Robert Wallace and Adrian Ford

A collection of curious tales set in and around Bristol.

Visit www.claras-secret.co.uk for a closer look and a puzzling competition!

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Super Happy Fun Broadmead Colouring Book Cover Image
by Tom Plant
Illustrator Tom Plant from the Jamaica Street Studios in Stoke's Croft takes a sideways look at Bristol's Broadmead shopping centre. Comes with free crayon. It's a grey one.
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How to Turn Your Parents Green Cover Image
by James Russell; Illustrated by Oivind Hovland

The weather’s gone weird. The polar bears are anxious. Ghastly Global Warming is here. But don’t panic. Help is at hand. Someone’s about to save the planet and guess what? It’s you. You’re going to make the culprits behave. But who are they, these planet-wreckers? It’s grown-ups – the Groans! We’ll help you draw up a Glorious Green Charter for them to sign, and show you how to punish them – oh yes – if they don’t change their Grumbelicious ways. It’s time to turn those parents Green.

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Have Wings Will Fly Cover Image
by Karen Coward
A collection of true stories from survivors of domestic violence compiled by Karen Coward, an independent advisor, on behalf of the Knowle West Health Association.
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