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Julian Petley

Julian Petley is professor of Film and Television at Brunel University. He is the author of several books on censorship, and has written for the Guardian and Independent.

Books by Julian Petley

Pointing the Finger

Julian Petley, Robin Richardson

Censorship

Julian Petley

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Sep 22

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On the Rooftop by @mwilkers13 is a @reesesbookclub pick!

Dancing to the rhythm of Jazz-era San Francisco, On the Rooftop is a stunning story of ambition, success, and three sisters who long to pursue their own dreams...

Prepare to fall in love with The Salvations 🎶

We can't wait to publish this beautiful novel in October in the UK.

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Sep 20

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What happens when you put the Roman Empire in the hands of a teenage boy? The Mad Emperor is the life and times of the worst Roman emperor of all, Heliogabalus.

In the first biography of Heliogabalus in over half a century, Harry Sidebottom unveils the high drama of sex, religion, power and culture in Ancient Rome as we’ve never seen it before.

Plus, make sure you peek under the dust jacket to see the amazing painting The Roses of Heliogabalus - and pick up the book to find out about the real story behind it!

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Sep 16

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'Nwabineli is magic with words, and manages to be at turns bitingly funny and heart-breakingly gutting.' Bolu Babalola

Stunningly honest and bursting with wit, Someday Maybe is the story of grief and resilience that you won't be able to stop talking about - plus it's just BEAUTIFUL 😍

We know you're all going to love this one - and we've got a few advance copies available for review 👀

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Aug 30

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ICYMI The Rabbit Hutch by @tessgunty has won the @waterstones Debut Fiction Prize! We are completely over the moon 🐇 Congratulations Tess! #WDFP

Photos from the awards ceremony by Ben Darwent

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Aug 24

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Poison for Breakfast by Lemony Snicket is here in paperback! ☠️ Swipe to see the amazing sprayed edges ❤️

This true story – as true as Lemony Snicket himself – begins with a puzzling note under his door: You had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections...

Publishing next week!

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Julian Petley

Books by Julian Petley

Pointing the Finger

Censorship

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