Author James Benmore speaks at two 'Artful Dodger' literary events in July
Join Creative Writing Master's alumnus James Benmore, author of the highly acclaimed novel 'Dodger' for two events in July, as part of the launch of his new book 'Dodger of the Dials'.
Both novels, Dodger and Dodger of the Dials, continue the story of one of Britain's best-loved literary creations, Charles Dickens' the Artful Dodger, from Oliver Twist. Returned from six years at Her Majesty's pleasure, Jack Dawkins (a.k.a. the Artful Dodger) arrives back in London intent on returning to his old life and old ways in these amusing, entertaining, fast-moving novels.
'An Evening with James Benmore' will take place Tuesday July 15th from 7-8.30pm at the Big Green Bookshop in Wood Green. James will give a reading and speak about both the Dodger books; a Q and A and book signing will follow. There is an admission fee of £3, redeemable on any book purchased on the night. The Big Green Bookshop is at Unit 1, Brampton Park Road, Wood Green, London, N22 6BG. For full information, please see: www.biggreenbookshop.com/events-diary/info_6.html (Scroll down the page by date to see James' event.)
On Thursday July 17th James appears at the The Dickens Museum in London - the London residence of Charles Dickens. His talk is called 'Dickens and the Dodger' and explores - among many things - who Dickens associated with during the time he wrote Oliver Twist, how this informed his creation of the Dodger, how the Dodger has been characterised in various other media throughout the years - and why Oliver Twist was a much more politically dangerous book than people realise.
The evening at The Dickens Museum will begin with a tour of the museum at 5.30, followed by James' talk from 7-8pm. The bar will be open from 8-9 for post-talk mingling and book signing. The admission price of £10 includes entry to the museum for an exclusive, after-hours visit, along with the talk.
The Dickens Museum is at 48, Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LX. For full information, please see: www.dickensmuseum.com/events/dickens-and-the-dodger/
Dodger of the Dials was published in June 2014. It is the sequel to James' highly acclaimed first book Dodger. Both James' books are widely available on Amazon and elsewhere.
James, who completed our Master's in Creative Writing programme in 2010, signed a two book deal with publisher Heron (a subsidiary of Quercas) in Autumn 2011.
For more information on our part-time Master's in Creative Writing, please see: www.conted.ox.ac.uk/mstcw
Published 1 July 2014