Douglas Field

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Don't miss @ColdTapFilms in conversation with @misbehavingmonk at TOWN Festival in #Halifax as they unpack the amazing story of the home studio that helped launch some of Britain’s most beloved bands. Tickets on sale now: seetickets.com/event/jamie-ta… @GraystonThe

It was pleasure to talk to @NewBooksNetwork about my recent book, Walking in the Dark: James Baldwin, My Father, and Me: newbooksnetwork.com/walking-in-the…

I'm delighted to announce the details of a symposium on James Baldwin and Britain at Queen Mary, University of London on March 21 & 22 this year. Free tickets (and lunch) but booking is essential: eventbrite.co.uk/e/james-baldwi…

@HoratioClare Whatever we wear tonight @HoratioClare, we can't match Baldwin's outfit from 1985 at the Edinburgh Festival (photo by Fanny Dubes)

On Thursday 28th November, I'll be at the Stubbing Wharf pub, Hebden Bridge, at 6.30 pm talking with @HoratioClare about my new book, Walking in the Dark: James Baldwin, My Father, and Me: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526175175/ - no tickets required

@RobGMacfarlane Hi Rob, you probably know this, but just in case, Kevin Malone’s The Water Protectors is superb: composersedition.com/kevin-malone-t…

“If Baldwin found peace with his stepfather after his death, then his early writing was an exorcism of sorts.” @misbehavingmonk on James Baldwin and complex relationships with paternal figures. lithub.com/inside-james-b…

Publishing today! In his new book, @misbehavingmonk unravels his lifelong fascination with #JamesBaldwin. Tracing Baldwin's footsteps, Field offers both an intimate look at Baldwin's life and influence, and a poignant account of coming to terms with his own father's Alzheimer's.

If the book is as great as the cover, then I’m in for a real treat.

@SLC_Repayment hello. I'm trying to find my student loan reference number. What's the best number to call please, and is there also an email? (I've tried calling but the wait is over 40 mins).

@tonyphillips40 Dear Tony, I loved your Radio 4 progamme about Baldwin's lost archive. I'm running a project on JB and Britain. Could you drop me a line on douglas.field@manchester.ac.uk when you get time?

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@wodworm @pembroke1347 Thank you, Mark. I'm very much looking forward to the @pembroke1347 event. I haven't changed much in 40 years, the grey hair notwithstanding 😀

Almost a month to the day since my father died, copies of Walking in the Dark: James Baldwin, My Father and Me arrived today courtesy of @ManchesterUP. I’m looking forward to talking about the book soon with @wodworm, @DavidOlusoga & at @gowerst_books

Join us at @gowerst_books for an evening with writer and academic @misbehavingmonk, who will be discussing his new book 'Walking in the dark: James Baldwin, my father, and me', with Mendez. 14/11 Tickets available now: waterstones.com/events/walking… #Waterstones #London #JamesBaldwin

@HowarthWithAnO @jeffyoungwriter @BylineTimes @HoratioClare Absolutely!

In my article in this month’s @BylineTimes, I draw on @jeffyoungwriter’s insights into dementia as I write about James Baldwin & my father.

@RealTimBooth - Richard Field, English teacher

@RealTimBooth - it’s about one of your teachers …