Peter Cubitt's 'Walking With Words' to be published by Newman Books on the 14th December, 2008

Stratford poet Peter Cubitt's first collection of poetry Walking With Words (ISBN 978-0-9558699-2-1) was published by Newman Books on Sunday December 14th, 2008.

Walking With Words, with an introduction by Harry Potter actor David Bradley, can be ordered at £7.99, plus £1.99 P+P for the UK, £2.99 P+P outside the UK - by contacting Newman Books at:
8 Henley Street.
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6PT

01789 209172
email: newmanbooks@fsmail.net

Newman Books To Publish Peter Cubitt's First Collection Of Poetry

Newman Books are to publish Peter Cubitt's first collection of poems, called Walking with Words, which will be available in December 2008.

Peter's poetry has an extraordinary range: from a two line play on words, to in-depth emotional studies of the human condition that, through side-achingly funny observations and explorations (as anyone who saw him at The Stratford International Festival of Literature can testify), can stop us dead in our tracks.

It is poetry of the highest calibre that is also hugely accessible, even for people who don't normally read, or profess not to like poetry.

Peter - a former teacher who lives and works in Shakespeare's Stratford - is also an actor of some repute.

Watch this space for more details of the publication date.

Memories of Old Withnell Fold, By Florence Scott

Newman Books are to republish Florence Scott's Memories of Old Withnell Fold. The book was first published by Countryside publications in 1988.

The new edition will be completely updated by Florence's daughter Hilary Newman, who now owns the copyright.

If you live in Withnell Fold, and have some interesting information about the village, please do get in touch.

We can be contacted by writing to:

Steve & Hilary Newman
Newman Books
8 Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6PT

'Easter Rising: The Last Words of Patrick Pearse' is now available as a Double CD from Newman Books

Brian Gordon Sinclair's play Easter Rising: The Last Words of Patrick Pearse is now available as a double CD from Newman Books.

Easter Rising is a dramatic day by day enactment of the 1916 Easter uprising in Dublin, as told by Patrick Pearse the commander of the rebel forces.

Written, directed and performed by Brian Gordon Sinclair, this extraordinary one-man show is a masterpiece of the dramatic art.

The double CD set is now available for £10.00, plus £1.25 P&P in the UK, and £2.50 P&P outside the UK.

To buy Easter Rising just send a cheque (made payable to 'Newman Books') to:

Newman Books
8 Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6PT
UK

0r, alternatively, the CD set can be ordered and paid for through PayPal, using the email address: ancientpinnacles@fsmail.net.

Gracie Fields Biography Available Exclusively From Newman Books

Joan Moules superb in-depth biography of entertainment legend Gracie Fields, Gracie Fields: A Biography is now available exclusively from Newman Books at £3.99 a copy, plus £1.99 P&P anywhere in the UK, or £2.99 P&P outside the UK.

Not only is Joan's wonderfully written book a detailed look at the life, courage, and huge talent of one of Britain's most popular entertainers, but it's also an important piece of 20th century social history.

The book can be ordered direct from Newman Books by writing to:

Newman Books
8 Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6PT

and enclosing your cheque, made payable to 'Newman Books'.

Alternatively you can order and pay by PayPal, using the email address: ancientpinnacles@fsmail.net.

Airman Missing, by Greg Lewis, launched at The Stratford International Festival of Literature

Greg Lewis's wonderfully exciting new book, Airman Missing, was launched at The Stratford International Festival of Literature last Saturday, the 20th April 2008.

It was a lovely, and very emotional occasion, with the 88 year old WWII bomber pilot John Evans there as guest of honour, surrounded by members of his family who had travelled to Stratford-upon-Avon from all over the country.

The book tells the true story of John's 114 days behind enemy lines ( and the story of the brave people who helped him) after his Halifax bomber was shot down by Luftwaffe night-fighter ace Heinz Wolfgang Schnaufer over Belgium in 1944.

Airman Missing can be ordered directly from Newman Books by sending a cheque (made payable to 'Newman Books') to:

Newman Books
8 Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6PT

The price is £7.99, plus £1.99 P&P in the UK (plus 25p per book if more than one), and £2.99 P&P outside the UK, again plus 25p per book if more than one. Orders over £25 will be delivered free in the UK.

Orders can also be placed using PayPal, using the email: ancientpinnacles@fsmail.net

Newman Books Publish Brian Gordon Sinclair's Play 'Hemingway's HOT Havana'

Canadian actor and playwright Brian Gordon Sinclair's play, Hemingway's HOT Havana, is to be published by Newman Books to coincide with this year's Stratford-upon-Avon International Festival of Literature, where the play will have its UK premier on Saturday 19th April, 7.30pm, at the Mercure Shakespeare Hotel in Chapel Street. Tickets are £15 & £7 for children under 12, and are available by 'phoning 01789 209172, or emailing: ancientpinnacles@fsmail.net.

Brian Gordon Sinclair is now considered to be the finest dramatic interpreter of Ernest Hemingway's life and work in the world today.

" Sinclair masterfully cedes the stage to Hemingway and the author's multifaceted personality...He understands Hemingway's strengths as well as vulnerabilities and does him justice...He (Sinclair) reaches into the writer's soul and becomes him."
Miami Herald

Hemingway's HOT Havana (ISBN 978-0-9558699-1-4) is now available at £5.99 (paperback), plus £1.99 p&p in the UK, and £2.99 p&p outside the UK.

To order send a cheque, made payable to Newman Books, to:

Newman Books
8 Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6PT
UK

or via PayPal, using the email address...

ancientpinnacles@fsmail.net

30% Discount to the trade.

Hemingway's HOT Havana was published on April 19th, 2008.