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Standing with Ukraine
Standing with Ukraine

As the horrific invasion of Ukraine unfolds, we share stories, poems and links from Faber poets and authors connected to …

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Members Only Behind the Book: The Stasi Poetry Circle
Behind the Book: The Stasi Poetry Circle

Philip Oltermann on writing and researching his latest book, The Stasi Poetry Circle: the extraordinary true story of the the …

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They

In a nightmarish Britain, THEY are coming closer . . .

Members Only The Perfect Crime: We Know You Remember
The Perfect Crime: We Know You Remember

Faber Crime Editor Libby Marshall introduces We Know You Remember, the thrilling novel by Swedish crime sensation Tove Alsterdal, in …

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Members Only Behind the Book: The Last Emperor of Mexico
Behind the Book: The Last Emperor of Mexico

Edward Shawcross discusses what drew him to the bizarre and little-known story of the hubristic Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian in his …

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Members Only Extract: William Golding’s novel Darkness Visible
Extract: William Golding’s novel Darkness Visible

Read the opening passage of the novel Darkness Visible alongside an exclusive extract from William Golding’s journals.

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Disposable Camera Diaries: Nick Blackburn
Disposable Camera Diaries: Nick Blackburn

Ahead of the release of The Reactor, Nick Blackburn’s memoir about absence and creative possibilities, the author shares his Disposable …

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Faber Arts Editors on Events Not to Miss in 2022
Faber Arts Editors on Events Not to Miss in 2022

Read our picks of upcoming cultural highlights in the UK, across drama, pop music and culture, classical music and poetry.

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End of Innocence
End of Innocence

Simon Garfield tells the story of Terry Higgins from his book The End of Innocence: Britain in the Time of …

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Jan Morris: Read an Extract From Allegorizings
Jan Morris: Read an Extract From Allegorizings

A year after the great travel writer died, aged ninety-four, we remember Jan Morris through her final book, Allegorizings

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Cover Design: Bill Bragg on new designs for classic Golding
Cover Design: Bill Bragg on new designs for classic Golding

Behind the making of the covers for Pincher Martin, The Spire and The Inheritors by William Golding.

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Nina Simone’s Gum Audiobook
Nina Simone’s Gum Audiobook

Welcome to resources page for the audiobook for Nina Simone's Gum.

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Ishion Hutchinson, Seafarer
Ishion Hutchinson, Seafarer

Matthew Hollis, Faber’s Poetry Editor, reflects on getting to know Ishion Hutchinson, the poet and the person.

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Members Only Members: Samantha Irby and Sara Pascoe in Conversation
Members: Samantha Irby and Sara Pascoe in Conversation

Samantha Irby and Sara Pascoe in Conversation with journalist Anna Fielding.

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Dear Akwaeke – a campaign to celebrate publication of Akwaeke Emezi’s memoir
Dear Akwaeke – a campaign to celebrate publication of Akwaeke Emezi’s memoir

To celebrate publication of Akwaeke Emezi's memoir, Dear Senthuran, Faber has worked with creative agency A Vibe Called Tech on …

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Faber Editions Announced
Faber Editions Announced

Faber celebrates radical literary voices from history with new publishing list, Faber Editions.

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Cover Design: Klara and the Sun
Cover Design: Klara and the Sun

Senior Designer Pete Adlington gives a behind-the-scenes insight into the process of designing the cover for Klara and the Sun, …

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Celebrating Our Favourite UK Bookshops
Celebrating Our Favourite UK Bookshops

With bookshops reopened across the UK, Faber staff and authors join the campaign to #choosebookshops by sharing the shop they're …

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Excavate!: The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall
Excavate!: The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall

Faber presents a definitive insight into the ever-influential world of Mark E. Smith and the Fall, featuring never-before-published essays and …

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Cover Design: little scratch
Cover Design: little scratch

Senior Designer Jonny Pelham tells us about the design process for Rebecca Watson's debut novel, little scratch.

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Gabriel Bergmoser on his top horror films
Gabriel Bergmoser on his top horror films

To celebrate the publication of his debut novel, we asked The Hunted author Gabriel Bergmoser which horror movies have made …

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Nicola Upson remembers author P. D. James
Nicola Upson remembers author P. D. James

As part of our celebrations for the centenary of P. D. James' birth, author of the Josephine Tey novels Nicola …

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The View from My Window | Sue Prideaux
The View from My Window | Sue Prideaux

No matter where you live, coronavirus has altered daily life. We’ve asked Faber authors to share a snapshot of their …

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