The real mothers of invention
A Hackney historian challenges conventional thinking about the ‘eureka’ moment
Books
Book review: London Overground – Iain Sinclair turns cultural archaeologist
Iain Sinclair’s latest book sees Hackney’s favourite psychogeographer walk the length of the London Overground to get acquainted with a version of the city about which he knew nothing
Korean food in East London: Kimchi the best!
From Kimchi to Bibimbap, Korean cuisine is both ancient and on trend in East London today
Food in Art – book review: a peek inside the great larder of art history
Food historian Gillian Riley looks at gastronomy in art down the centuries in her new highly illustrated book
Why life as an outsider isn't what it seems
Author claims East London is the outsider capital of London in book on non-conformism The Outside Edge
Why life as an outsider isn’t what it seems
Author claims East London is the outsider capital of London in book on non-conformism The Outside Edge
Jenny Lewis: the photographer behind One Day Young
New born babies and their mums were photographed together for a new book
Ways to Walk in London: how to find inspiration on foot
Illustrator’s debut book about walking in London is a personal document of her passion for the city
The Flat White Economy – book review
Douglas McWilliams’ The Flat White Economy dishes the data on East London’s digital economy, and explains why it might save the UK
Ghosting by Jonathan Kemp: book review
Stoke Newington-based author’s gripping new novel Ghosting is the story of a grieving woman’s struggle for self-worth and meaning in life
Fishermen's Tales – book review
18th century fishing village folklore is the starting point for Peter Kennedy’s self-published debut novel
Fishermen’s Tales – book review
18th century fishing village folklore is the starting point for Peter Kennedy’s self-published debut novel
Book review: Salt by Lucinda Lloyd
Debut collection of poems by local actor is a powerful portrayal of coming to terms with tragedy
How to raise a happy dog in the city
Stoke Newington author and dog-trainer provides canine counsel with tips on how to make sure a city dog is a happy one
How to design happiness into your life
Feeling blue? A new book analyses the psychology of happiness and offers tips on how to achieve it