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Statue in Hull for ‘late’ Philip Larkin
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 12:54 pm
Read more: Writing
A sculptor has spoken of his delight at being chosen to create a bronze statue in honour of the poet Philip Larkin.Sculptor Martin Jennings will create the 7ft tribute in Hull as part of Larkin25 – a series of events to mark the 25th anniversary of h…
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Fashion designer Alexander McQueen ‘commits suicide’
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Thursday, February 11, 2010, 4:06 pm
Read more: Art
The fashion world is reeling with the news that top British designer Alexander McQueen has reportedly committed suicide.The 40-year-old committed suicide just three years after his close friend and mentor, Isabella Blow – who plucked him from obscurity…
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Sci-fi writer William Tenn dies
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Monday, February 8, 2010, 1:55 pm
Read more: Writing
Acclaimed science fiction satirist William Tenn, real name Philip Klass, has died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 89.He was a regular contributor to short story magazines with subversive takes on standard science fiction subjects. He also pu…
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The iconoclastic heritage of JD Salinger
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Friday, January 29, 2010, 10:56 am
Read more: Writing
On Lasting Tribute I often have to write about the deaths of my literary heroes, and today I have the sad duty to report on the passing of JD Salinger.Best known sole novel The Catcher in the Rye but also a fantastic short story writer, Salinger is one…
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The iconoclastic heritage of JD Salinger
Post from Lasting Tribute
Friday, January 29, 2010, 10:56 am
Read more: Writing
On Lasting Tribute I often have to write about the deaths of my literary heroes, and today I have the sad duty to report on the passing of JD Salinger.Best known sole novel The Catcher in the Rye but also a fantastic short story writer, Salinger is one…
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