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Footnotes Blog

Some books spark ideas and conversations that our catalogue can’t contain, and we’d like to share them with you here on the Postscript blog. From ancient civilizations to aspects of the modern world, and from legendary characters to literary greats, read on to discover a miscellany of articles by our team of writers, brief conversations with publishers, introductions to our dedicated booksellers and reading recommendations from colleagues across our departments.

The Lustleigh Dog Show

The Lustleigh Dog Show

Here is Postscript at the Lustleigh Show on August Bank Holiday 2024, sponsoring the Dog Show as we have done for several years. It was a beautiful day and a…
Cicerone

Cicerone

A conversation with Madeline Williams, Operations Director of Cicerone How did Cicerone get its name? Cicerone was founded in 1969 when the late Walt Unsworth and Brian Evans collaborated on…
Scottish History – The Picts, Medieval Leaders, and Wartime Contributions

Scottish History – The Picts, Medieval Leaders, and Wartime Contributions

With its distinct cultural identity, Scotland has a long and rich history that continues to resonate. One of the earliest visitors to its shores was the Greek explorer Pytheas, who…
Abandoned Places

Abandoned Places

In the 1700s a fascination with ruins gripped European culture – the rise of Romanticism saw the nobility visiting the remains of classical antiquity on their Grand Tours, wealthy landowners…
A Selection of the Best Books on the History of London

A Selection of the Best Books on the History of London

Since its establishment by the Romans in about 47 CE London has become home to almost 9 million people and achieved global importance, not only as a centre for commerce…
Contemporary Children’s Books: Discover Stories to Spark Imaginations

Contemporary Children’s Books: Discover Stories to Spark Imaginations

From rhyming picture books that become bedtime favourites to stories that draw newly independent readers into fantastical worlds or open their eyes to new ideas, children’s books have an invaluable…

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