#tim wells

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Join us to celebrate the launch of our new book illustrated by Hackney based artists, published by Burning Eye Books.

One weekend in the middle of October 1974 the French writer Georges Perec set himself a challenge - to describe everything that happened in place Saint-Sulpice, Paris. Not a record of the buildings or history of the square, but a record of 'that which is not noticed, that which has no importance: what happens when nothing happens'.

40 years later we set out to replicate Perec's experiment - with a few important similarities and a few significant changes, most notably relocating to a square in London, a small square in the North East borough of Hackney.

Part documentary, part poetry, part catalogue - An Attempt at Exhausting a Place in London is more than a homage, it is a surprisingly witty, tender exploration of urban life.

To launch the book we're hosting a night at Stage 3 ( 291 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 E1J), right on the corner of the square. 

They'll be short readings, music, and of course a chance for you to be among the first to buy the book!

The event starts at 7pm, with performances from 8pm. Featuring support turns from Hackney borough's best poet Tim Wells, and live music from a well known local musician.

FREE entry. All welcome, please spread the word! 

by Tim Wells

Come / ye learned, / ye loquacious, / ye lost.

Walk a pentagram / around ego, / erudition, / experience.

Our shuls, / mosques, / and homes / be yours.

Our murdered / laid bare, / our slums / still teem, / our souls sold.

STAND UP AND SPIT: Speaking Volumes Present SUS @ The Betsey 

Saturday 13th June I’ll be at the Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon, alongside Tim Wells, Janine Booth, Inua Ellams, Joelle Taylor, Bridget Minamore, Surfin’ Dave and Laura Anderson. It starts at 7:30 and promises to be filled with vitriol, saliva and pork pies. Yeaaah

Oh and ALSO! There’s a zine workshop there all afternoon, with Free Word and Ladies of the Press. YEAAAH