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South London Gallery Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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📍Contemporary art gallery in South London. Here since 1891. We are free to visit and open Tues - Sun, come and say hello!

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Book Cover for: Revolting Rhymes, Roald Dahl

Revolting Rhymes

Roald Dahl
South London GallerySouth London Gallery

📚 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
Book Cover for: Open Plan: A Design History of the American Office, Jennifer Kaufmann-Buhler

Open Plan: A Design History of the American Office

Jennifer Kaufmann-Buhler
South London GallerySouth London Gallery

We 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)
Book Cover for: After the Sun, Jonas Eika

After the Sun

Jonas Eika
South London GallerySouth London Gallery

🏖️ 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
Book Cover for: The Neocolonialism of the Global Village, Ginger Nolan

The Neocolonialism of the Global Village

Ginger Nolan
South London GallerySouth London Gallery

The 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)
Book Cover for: A New Fear, R. L. Stine

A New Fear

R. L. Stine
South London GallerySouth London Gallery

On 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
Book Cover for: Punk Orientalism: The Art of Rebellion, Sara Raza

Punk Orientalism: The Art of Rebellion

Sara Raza
South London GallerySouth London Gallery

Join 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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Book Cover for: Omeros, Derek Walcott

Omeros

Derek Walcott
South London GallerySouth London Gallery

The 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
Book Cover for: Poems, John Nicholl

Poems

John Nicholl
South London GallerySouth London Gallery

Join 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
Book Cover for: After Work: A History of the Home and the Fight for Free Time, Helen Hester

After Work: A History of the Home and the Fight for Free Time

Helen Hester
South London GallerySouth London Gallery

On 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