Malcolm Mackenzie

Queerness is everywhere and it always has been. But queer stories, culture and communities have been often hidden ... Shortlisted for the SLA Information Book Awards 2025 "Engaging, witty and thoughtful ... full of a supportive kindness that LGBTQ+ teens may find indispensable." - Guardian Queerbook is an invitation to discover and celebrate queer joy, past and present. It's a whistlestop tour of all the fun (and serious) queer stuff that the foghorn of straight culture drowns out, and that you deserve to know: heroes and histories, science and stories, art, spaces, music, film, TV, fashion - along with jargon-free breakdowns of terms from sexuality and gender identity, to code-switching, intersectionality, bi-erasure, straightwashing, and much, much more. You don't need any specific interests to read Queerbook - all you need is curiosity and a desire to learn more about what it means to be LGBTQ+. So, say no to the Straightrix and enter the technicolour world over the rainbow ... Ready? Queer we go Cover illustration by Madel n Foss

Celebrate the world of Stranger Things with the OFFICIAL NETFLIX Stranger Things Annual 2026. Join Will, Mike, Lucas and Dustin as they befriend mysterious, supernatural stranger, Eleven. Explore Hawkins and beyond as the kids discover their town is not what they think it is. This exciting new Annual from the #1 annuals publisher in the UK: Farshore (Bookscan TCM 2024) uncovers the story of Stranger Things in this celebration of the hit Netflix show. Be immersed in the strange world of Hawkins, Indianna in the 1980s. Revel in the retro fashions and pop-culture moments whilst uncovering the mysterious story of a girl with unimaginable powers and a group of friends who enlist her help to find their missing friend. Encounter terrifying foes and villains: from super strength demogorgons and psychic spider monsters to school yard bullies and mean older brothers. Feel the love and friendship as a group of brave teenagers fight to uncover the truth of what lies beneath their town. The Stranger Things Annual 2026 is packed full of character bios, key locations, fashion highs and lows and all the water-cooler moments from the story so far. Complete activities to find out which clique you’d belong to, navigate the creepy tunnels underneath Hawkins and decode Russian secret messages and much, much more. The Stranger Things Annual 2026 celebrates all your favourite characters, storylines and key moments from Seasons 1-4. This book is a celebration the hit Netflix TV phenomenon and is perfect for seasoned Stranger Things fans and newcomers alike.

Go beyond Taylor Swift's iconic music with The Taylor Book, the deepest and most comprehensive exploration of her stratospheric career to date. From her humble days as a teen country artist to her record-obliterating Eras Tour, Taylor Swift is a supernova that shows no sign of burning out. This groundbreaking book gives her career the depth it deserves, featuring her studio albums alongside iconic outfits, music videos, muses, trailblazing re-recordings, and more - everything that die-hard fans need to know about is right here. The Taylor Book explores the life of an icon, including: Expert analysis of every original album and Taylor's Version re-recording, up to and including The Tortured Poets DepartmentIn-depth exploration of Taylor Swift's most beloved songs and music videosBreakdowns of Taylor's notorious Easter Eggs, helping fans understand and explain the secret messaging she slips into every albumExploration of her songwriting process and genre experimentationIconic fashion moments from each EraExquisite images spanning Taylor's entire careerA look at Taylor's work beyond the music, from her acting credits and fandom to her relationships and politics...and much more The Taylor Book is the ultimate guide to a generation-defining pop sensation, packed with beautiful images and all the context you need to fully immerse yourself in the Swiftiverse. Whether you're already a die-hard fan looking for deeper insight into her life or a brand-new Swiftie eager for the most complete guide to all things Taylor Swift, this is the book for you.

Queerness is everywhere and it always has been. But queer stories, culture and communities have been often hidden … Shortlisted for the SLA Information Book Awards 2025 "Engaging, witty and thoughtful … full of a supportive kindness that LGBTQ+ teens may find indispensable." – Guardian Queerbook is an invitation to discover and celebrate queer joy, past and present. It’s a whistlestop tour of all the fun (and serious) queer stuff that the foghorn of straight culture drowns out, and that you deserve to know: heroes and histories, science and stories, art, spaces, music, film, TV, fashion – along with jargon-free breakdowns of terms from sexuality and gender identity, to code-switching, intersectionality, bi-erasure, straightwashing, and much, much more. You don’t need any specific interests to read Queerbook – all you need is curiosity and a desire to learn more about what it means to be LGBTQ+. So, say no to the Straightrix and enter the technicolour world over the rainbow … Ready? Queer we go! Cover illustration by Madelén Foss

The must-have guide for Eurovision fans! Packed full of trivia, party games, high scores and nil points. Plus 32 pages of full colour photos. Hello, bonjour, Hola! It's Eurovision calling and what better way to celebrate the flamboyant show than with this ultimate (and unofficial) guide to the biggest singing contest in the world! How well do you know the Eurovision Song Contest? With this unofficial guide you'll know your Conchita Wurst's from your Alexander Rybanks, why we all love Kalush Orchestra, what made Sam Ryder the nation's sweetheart and which band takes top of the polls - Abba vs. Måneskin - or could it even be Scooch? This ultimate guide recaps the highs and lows of the decades old contest including its bangers and ballads, most shocking moments, photos of the worst dressed acts, top scoring countries - and those who score nil points, and plenty of games to play at your Eurovision party. Eurovision bingo anyone?

It’s the smile, it’s the struggle, Britney is a teen sensation. Over 20 years in the bright lights of fame, the harsh glare of public adoration and the ever-present danger of sliding into the mocking pens of jealous critics but still she carries on. Somehow she has survived the Michael Jackson effect of early success and now commands the respect of a new generation of teens. Since 2004, she has released numerous fragrances, adding up to over 1.5 billion (yes, billion) in perfume sales and the director’s cut version of her 'Womanizer' video is her most-watched video on YouTube, with 330 million views and counting. From Glee to X-factor, Britney is a fabulous, popular and enduring star with everyday qualities that make her fans love her and her music more and more as the years go by.

David Bowie needs no introduction. An immense star whose music and writing transcended generations he was one of the most articulate influencers of modern music. Over fifty years his singles and albums slid up and down the bestseller charts, adapting to the changing times, exploring new musical themes, always pushing at boundaries in a desperate desire to seek out the new and the different. This fantastic new, unofficial biography covers his life, music, art and movies.

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