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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 18h

Five book sales in nineteen days. "The books go to their readers, one by one, at times quickly, at times slowly, halfway around the world or halfway across the city. There is no supply chain, not as such, only the postal network, irregular events, direct sales to bookshops, and local distribution."

Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 1d

Update: two book sales in eighteen days. "The end of the work is the possibility of connection, that the book, if it has been made well, might become 'a site of exchange', that it might have use and value to others, whether the others are many or few."

Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 2d

One book sale in seventeen days. Yikes. Help us to avoid the worst of all possible fates - the crowdfunder - by buying our scrupulously edited, meticulously designed, handsomely produced and fastidiously packaged books here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...

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Ian Bartlett @ianbartlett.bsky.social · 1d

This is fantastic!
What a journey! 👏👏

Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 10d

A walk from Leeds to Goole, via the River Aire, the Aire and Calder Navigation, the Knottingley and Goole Canal, the New Junction Canal and the Dutch River, 6.45am to 9.52pm Friday 26 September.

An improvised, illustrated thread of indeterminate length, part reflection, part reconstruction. 1/

Shipping containers on the waterside at Stourton, two miles south-east of Leeds city centre.

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Small Publishers Fair @smallpublishers.bsky.social · 2h

Based on the Wirral, @hazardpressuk.bsky.social is the imprint of queer poet and book artist Jeremy Dixon. Small runs often incorporate collage with the emphasis on handmade, happenstance, and recycling found text and images. We welcome him back to #smallpublishersfair25 at Conway Hall on 24/25 Oct

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Small Publishers Fair @smallpublishers.bsky.social · 5h

Two weeks today! Join us for #smallpublishersfair25: 66 UK and international publishers, a special exhibition, and readings & talks.

Fri 24 & Sat 25 October (11am-7pm)
FREE, all welcome
Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL (Holborn tube)

Further details:
smallpublishersfair.co.uk

Promotional card for the 2025 Small Publishers Fair, with a full list of the 66 participating artists and publishers. Full details at https://smallpublishersfair.co.uk/publishers-2025/

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Brian Cutts @briancutts.bsky.social · 4d

Fascinating thread relating a 15-hour walk through the landscapes of West and East Yorkshire. Pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the walk and thoughts ...

Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 10d

A walk from Leeds to Goole, via the River Aire, the Aire and Calder Navigation, the Knottingley and Goole Canal, the New Junction Canal and the Dutch River, 6.45am to 9.52pm Friday 26 September.

An improvised, illustrated thread of indeterminate length, part reflection, part reconstruction. 1/

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 18h

Five book sales in nineteen days. "The books go to their readers, one by one, at times quickly, at times slowly, halfway around the world or halfway across the city. There is no supply chain, not as such, only the postal network, irregular events, direct sales to bookshops, and local distribution."

Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 1d

Update: two book sales in eighteen days. "The end of the work is the possibility of connection, that the book, if it has been made well, might become 'a site of exchange', that it might have use and value to others, whether the others are many or few."

Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 2d

One book sale in seventeen days. Yikes. Help us to avoid the worst of all possible fates - the crowdfunder - by buying our scrupulously edited, meticulously designed, handsomely produced and fastidiously packaged books here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...

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Small Publishers Fair @smallpublishers.bsky.social · 4d

London-based @cbeditions.bsky.social (founded in 2007 by Charles Boyle) is a publisher of fiction, poetry and non-fiction, including work in translation. Find their books (including 'Ghost Stations' by Patrick McGuinness) at #smallpublishersfair25 on Fri 24 & Sat 25 Oct:
smallpublishersfair.co.uk

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Lately @lately.bsky.social · 5d

Long gorgeous thread with some of the most beautiful descriptions and reflections

Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 10d

A walk from Leeds to Goole, via the River Aire, the Aire and Calder Navigation, the Knottingley and Goole Canal, the New Junction Canal and the Dutch River, 6.45am to 9.52pm Friday 26 September.

An improvised, illustrated thread of indeterminate length, part reflection, part reconstruction. 1/

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Nicholas Royle @nicholasroyle.bsky.social · 5d

Remarkable essay in the form of marker posts, a haunting record of a walk through landscape, encountering nature, human activity & industrial archeology & recording evidence of personal endurance & the menace of nationalism & reflecting grief for a lost friend.

Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 10d

A walk from Leeds to Goole, via the River Aire, the Aire and Calder Navigation, the Knottingley and Goole Canal, the New Junction Canal and the Dutch River, 6.45am to 9.52pm Friday 26 September.

An improvised, illustrated thread of indeterminate length, part reflection, part reconstruction. 1/

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 1d

Many thanks, Ian

Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 1d

The Posthuman Centipede

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 1d

Update: two book sales in eighteen days. "The end of the work is the possibility of connection, that the book, if it has been made well, might become 'a site of exchange', that it might have use and value to others, whether the others are many or few."

Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 2d

One book sale in seventeen days. Yikes. Help us to avoid the worst of all possible fates - the crowdfunder - by buying our scrupulously edited, meticulously designed, handsomely produced and fastidiously packaged books here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...

Ten Longbarrow hardbacks, stacked on a diagonal, spines facing outwards.

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 1d

Good
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Bank of England warns of growing risk that AI bubble could burst

Possibility of ‘sharp market correction has increased’, says Bank’s financial policy committee

www.theguardian.com

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Small Publishers Fair @smallpublishers.bsky.social · 4d

Directed by writer and artist Erica Van Horn and poet, artist and editor Simon Cutts, Coracle is a printer-publisher and editor of spaces based in Tipperary. They return to #smallpublishersfair25 on 24 /25 October: this year's exhibition also draws on several decades of work by Erica Van Horn.

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 1d

Cats Rule Everything Around Me

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Small Publishers Fair @smallpublishers.bsky.social · 2d

A Fair regular, @essencepress.bsky.social is the imprint of Edinburgh-based artist, curator & publisher Julie Johnstone, whose minimal quiet books, cards and poem objects explore perception and contemplative experience. You can find them at #smallpublishersfair25 24/25 Oct
smallpublishersfair.co.uk

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 2d

Britian Frist

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Nikita Gill @nikitagill.bsky.social · 2d

I am saying once again that the Conservative attack on the Arts is because they are incredibly envious of artists who they perceive as a group that has “too much” cultural power, a type of influence Conservatives crave but will never have because they’re anti-intellectuals with no imagination.

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Patrick Barkham @patrickbarkham.bsky.social · 2d

We are nature. Its best interests are our best interests. So it's pretty dim of our chancellor to again pit wildlife against people, boasting of 20,000 homes built despite "some snails" that "are a protected species or something". www.theguardian.com/environment/... Unsavoury lobbying here too.

Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with developer

Exclusive: Chancellor says 20,000 homes were being held up due to ‘some snails that are a protected species or something’

www.theguardian.com

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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 2d

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 2d

One book sale in seventeen days. Yikes. Help us to avoid the worst of all possible fates - the crowdfunder - by buying our scrupulously edited, meticulously designed, handsomely produced and fastidiously packaged books here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 2d

Dan had the dorm room next to mine at Eton, so we were able to cut through some of the red tape

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 2d

Longbarrow Press is delighted to announce the acquisition of 'The Landfill Murders' by Dan Grift

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Alasdair Pettinger @bulldozia.com · 5d

Treat yourself and follow Brian on this compelling meditative autumnal journey through the edgelands.

Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 10d

A walk from Leeds to Goole, via the River Aire, the Aire and Calder Navigation, the Knottingley and Goole Canal, the New Junction Canal and the Dutch River, 6.45am to 9.52pm Friday 26 September.

An improvised, illustrated thread of indeterminate length, part reflection, part reconstruction. 1/

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 2d

Good grief

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