The New Dark Age

March 2010

NEWS
1. Housmans blog
2. Exhibitions

EVENTS – Focus on Feminism
3. ‘Feminism Today’ – with Nina Power and Lindsey German
4. ‘Glamour: Women, History, Feminism’ with Carol Dyhouse
5. No Sweat Anti-Sweatshop Benefit Gig
6. ‘Women and Activism’ with Maya Evans and Tamsin Omond
7. ‘Dissenting Women of the Eighteenth Century’ with Jennifer C. Kelsey
8. Future events

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
9. Maya Evans Picks Five

NEWS

1. Housmans’ blog

A little reminder about our new blog, which promises to be a hub of for all the latest new from us, and from our partners and comrades. Expect news on up and coming actions and events, book recommendations, and other insights and wonders! Unfortunately so far it contains more than its fair share of obituaries, with the passing of John Rety, Colin Ward and Howard Zinn, already in 2010. The blog can be found at www.housmans.com/blog/

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2. Exhibitions

We’re really excited that from the 1st of March, we shall be exhibiting work by three different artists in the shop! Dennis Gould will be showing his hand-made, letter-pressed prints of poetry, Cynthia Cockburn’s photographs of female protesters complement our event on women and activism, whilst Alex’s Brew’s work, entitled ‘Asking for It’ uses images of the male body to explore women’s vulnerability to violence. Be sure to have a look next time you are in the shop.
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EVENTS IN MARCH
Full listings information can be found at www.housmans.com/events.php
All events at Housmans are free, although we do ask for a solidarity donation of £2 from those who can afford it. Thank you.

3. ‘Feminism Today’ – with Nina Power and Lindsey German
Saturday 6th March – 5pm to 6.30pm

Author and academic Nina Power joins veteran socialist campaigner Lindsey German to discuss the state of contemporary feminism, with a focus on the rise of ‘consumerist feminism’.

4. Zed Books present: ‘Glamour: Women, History, Feminism’ with Carol Dyhouse.
Wednesday 10th March – 7pm to 8.30pm

Prof. Carol Dyhouse will launch and discuss her latest book, ‘Glamour: Women, History, Feminism’, which examines the relationships between femininity, fashion and power.

5. No Sweat anti-sweatshop benefit gig
Saturday 20th March – 6pm to 9pm

No Sweat bring a selection of their favourite artists to Housmans, all playing in an unplugged style. The fantastic line up includes:

Resolution 242 – sharp as nails acoustic folk punk reggae
Jonny One Lung – emotive and outspoken songs
The Ruby Kid – political rap, a cappella style
Captain of the Rant – spot-on slam poetry

…plus anti-sweatshop speeches, drinks and a raffle. All profits go towards No Sweat anti-sweatshop campaigns.

6. ‘Women and Activism’ with Maya Evans and Tamsin Omond
Wednesday 24th March– 7pm to 8.30pm

Activists Maya Evans and Tamsin Omond will discuss women’s roles in contemporary peace and environmental movements.

7. ‘Dissenting Women of the Eighteenth Century’ with Jennifer C. Kelsey
Wednesday 31st March 7pm to 8.30pm

Historian Jennifer C. Kelsey will be discussing her new publication, ‘A Voice of Discontent: A Woman’s Journey Through the Long Eighteenth Century’, examining some dissenting women of the period.

8. Future Events
For information on events forthcoming in 2010 please visit www.housmans.com/events.php

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

9. Maya Evans Picks Five

Each month we ask one of our guest speakers to recommend 5 books. This month’s choices have been selected by peace activist Maya Evans. Maya will be at Housmans along side Tamsin Omond to discuss ‘Women and Activism’ on Wednesday 24th March. This talk is part of our ‘Focus on Feminism’ series – for more information on these event please visit www.housmans.com/events.php

Food for Free by Richard Mabey
Handy for anyone stranded on a desert island or wanting to find gourmet treats from off the land, with the giant puff ball considered one of the ‘tastiest and most rewarding’ of foods, money is not essential to eat like a Queen.

Modern Japan by Peter Duus
A readable history on one of the world’s leading economic powers from the 1800’s to the present day, especially interesting is the cultural history and a pro Japanese stance on its role during the second world war. An fascinating case of a nation which colonises, is colonised and devastated, yet comes out on top.

A Dangerous Woman: A Graphic Biography of Emma Goldman by Sharon Rudahl
A cartoon biography of a female activist who made a huge impact. A story which has inspired me greatly and given me the belief that much is possible within one life time.

The Paper Bag Princess by Robert N. Munsch and Michael Martchenko
A short story of a kick-arse princess who proves her worth by outsmarting a dragon and not letting conformity get in the way of being cool.

The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis by Elaine Morgan
A collection of thought provoking evidence to show that human beings went through an aquatic phase in the course of history. A good introduction to the theory of evolution. Interesting and memorable.

Don’t forget to check out our new online bookshop at www.housmans.com with over 500,000 titles available!

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