Features

Isabel Caine explores the history behind the pantomime, one of Britain’s more unique Christmas traditions.

Who has not stumbled across a list of “books that will change your life”? The popularity of non-fiction is on the rise, as authors seek to give readers accessible introductions to a plethora of topics, ranging from feminism to boosting productivity. Rhian Hutchings analyses this phenomenon and its potential consequences.

Abdulrazak Gurnah, winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in literature, has surged to the top of bestseller lists. Catherine Nock reviews his latest novel, Afterlives, and discusses the impact of receiving such high critical acclaim.

Fashion is unlike any other art form; its omnipresence in popular culture seems to foster controversy. Can designers approach social taboos without causing offence? Siobhan Bahl explores the recent debate surrounding the Givenchy noose necklace and discusses how brands should tackle sensitive topics.

Texts labelled as “classics” often seem static and immovable as they maintain a firm position within literary history. A newly discovered Tennessee Williams story, however, makes us rethink this preconception. Catherine Nock explores this recent publication and how it destabilises our notion of the literary canon.

Lucy Aylmer, Deputy Editor, discusses the extent to which racism has been eradicated in the art world

Catherine Stone discusses the 2021 Booker Prize shortlist and outlines the prize’s significance within literary history.

Sarah Décory explores the latest trends surrounding film cameras and what sets them apart from their digital counterparts.

We’ve all heard of ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’. But is the same true for albums? Tilly Attrill examines their meaning and importance within the industry, from vinyl to digital.

Carys Williams takes us on a bookish trip down memory lane. From Enid Blyton to Jacqueline Wilson, the stories we encounter at a young age inevitably have a lasting impact on us.