Features

Franz Kafka claimed that “first impressions are always unreliable”, but are they? Rhian Hutchings assesses the importance of books’ opening lines and why some are more impactful than others.

Georgia Balmer discusses Eve Babitz’s life and writing, and why her work remains relevant today.

As summer is well underway, Danni Darrah writes about which books you should bring with you on your next trip to Exmouth.

Georgia Balmer investigates the lack of middle-aged women in Hollywood productions. Is youth and beauty a necessity for stardom?

Austin Taylor explores how a newly published collection of Franz Kafka’s documents can expand our knowledge of the author’s life.

Emma Blackmore analyses the use of food symbolism in art to criticise human overconsumption.

The Great Gatsby is out of copyright, and Olivia Garrett anticipates the book’s new life in the public domain.

Floris de Bruin uncovers the new economic and environmentally-friendly architecture which could revolutionise the way we build.

Fisayo Amodu discusses pseudonyms and their impact on the art world.

Cat Stone overviews the very first novel, The Tale of Genji, and it’s cultural impact.