South London Gallery Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
South London Gallery on X📍Contemporary art gallery in South London. Here since 1891. We are free to visit and open Tues - Sun, come and say hello!

Revolting Rhymes
Roald Dahl📚 What do artists read? 📚 Find out what artist John Cosit has been reading while researching his current show, 'Found Football Difficult'. From Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes to the history of the universe, explore his bookshelf: https://t.co/Lx8AdpHApj https://t.co/83YGa6Txbp
Paperback, 2009
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Open Plan: A Design History of the American Office
Jennifer Kaufmann-BuhlerWe are so excited to share our new publication! Open Plan is an art & education project inviting artists to create art with our neighbours on Elmington, Pelican & Sceaux Gardens housing estates. 📖 The book explores past commissions & the project so far: https://t.co/p6f6P3U5t1 https://t.co/i8EK6ipp3p
Paperback, 2021
$30.95Member price:$30.95 + Free shipping0% off(Limited Discount Book)
After the Sun
Jonas Eika🏖️ Looking for your next summer read? The SLG Bookshop have you covered! They recommend: 📕 Talk by @rosenkrantztalk 📕 After the Sun by Jonas Eika 📕 Open Water by @CalebANelson 📕 Milk Teeth, by @jessicacandrews https://t.co/wqYwcSVLl7
Paperback, 2022
$16.00Member price:$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Neocolonialism of the Global Village
Ginger NolanThe SLG shop team have shared some books inspired by our exhibition #TheShowisOver ⚫Oscar Murillo ‘By Means of a Detour’ @kettlesyard ⚫Satch Hoyt ‘Afro-Sonic Mapping’ ⚫Derek Walcott ‘Omeros’ ⚫Ginger Nolan ‘The Neocolonialism of the Global Village’ @UMinnPress https://t.co/jwU63k2J3O
Paperback, 2018
$10.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping0% off(Limited Discount Book)
A New Fear
R. L. StineOn Wednesday July 13, we're welcoming Iphgenia Baal and Ben Graville @beneditto to discuss their new book Compliances: A New Fear with Juliet Jacques @zinovievletter Book your free ticket now: http://ow.ly/oseR50JIwSs @Toothgrinderuk https://t.co/e2LkmUsi58
Paperback, 1996
$9.95Member price:$4.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Punk Orientalism: The Art of Rebellion
Sara RazaJoin us on 23 Nov to celebrate the release of curator & writer Sara Raza’s book, 'Punk Orientalism: The Art of Rebellion', published by @_blackdogpress Raza will discuss the new publication with Catherine Wood, @Tate Modern’s Director of Programme. https://t.co/KNmNdJOd1N https://t.co/Lif7MQf8Cb
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Omeros
Derek WalcottThe SLG shop team have shared some books inspired by our exhibition #TheShowisOver ⚫Oscar Murillo ‘By Means of a Detour’ @kettlesyard ⚫Satch Hoyt ‘Afro-Sonic Mapping’ ⚫Derek Walcott ‘Omeros’ ⚫Ginger Nolan ‘The Neocolonialism of the Global Village’ @UMinnPress https://t.co/jwU63k2J3O
Paperback, 1992
$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Poems
John NichollJoin us on Wed 14 Jun for an evening of live poetry & music hosted by artist John Costi. Rhett Nicholl & Bill Daggs will perform music alongside poems fromCosti's new publication and Ronnie Hill & Tony Yella AKA Ashley Loxton will share spoken word. https://t.co/6kYG8IZWlT https://t.co/LR0UA8FLvU
Paperback, 2010
$19.75Member price:$9.88 + Free shipping50% off your first book
After Work: A History of the Home and the Fight for Free Time
Helen HesterOn 10 Aug, @HelenHester will discuss the fixed nature of gender & gendered labour through work & technology. Her book, After Work, explores the social & political nature of domestic work & how it is often an extension of paid work for women. Book now: http://ow.ly/v8yJ50JXnJq https://t.co/aK5vSWJoJe
Hardcover, 2023
$26.95Member price:$13.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book