DAVID YEARSLEY is fascinated by the account of four composers who transformed their experiences of the second world war and the Holocaust into deeply moving works of art
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PETER MASON thrills to the sound of south London-born Yussef Dayes, and the galaxy of musicians drawn into his orbit
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JAMIE BRITTON recommends that we all buy at least two copies of a remarkable book of poems
Re-releases from Iain Matthews, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and The Charlie Daniels Band
JAMIE BRITTON recommends that we all buy at least two copies of a remarkable book of poems
DESPITE the fact that sales are on the decline, 2018 should still be a great year for comics because the quality of story being produced is better than ever.
Over the next 12 months, I'll be picking up on the sublime all-new Guardians of the Galaxy. The success this team has had on the big screen translates to the page and the Marvel writers never fail to come up with new twists and character development to keep the reader entertained.
As things currently stand in the series, Drax the Destroyer is now a pacifist, Groot is still a baby and unable to grow, while Rocket Racoon, Gamora and Peter Quill continue to annoy each other in the way that only loving family members can do.
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