About this session // For the May and June sessions of READERS we will be reading an excerpt from Photo, Phyto, Proto, Nitro by Edinburgh-based author Melissa McCarthy. What's even more exciting is that Melissa will be joining us at both events to offer her own personal insight and answer questions about the text! We have stocked this title in-store since moving to 6 William Street and you guys have absolutely loved it.
Here's a few quotes from the critics:
"Melissa McCarthy shifts the focus to photography and, as its jingle title advertises, makes completely new stopovers and connections that indelibly change how we look at and through the medium.”
“McCarthy approaches writing as a generous reader, as a detective, as a rummager among archives, as an archaeologist, as a photographic developing agent."
“Fucking hell McCarthy – that is top notch.”
Joining READERS // READERS is open to all regardless of academic background. While it is encouraged to read as much of the text as possible, please don’t be put off joining us if you cannot finish the text for any reason.
A digital copy of the excerpt will be sent out to bookers prior to the event.
If you'd rather, we will have physical copies of the full book available to purchase both in advance of the session and at the event. As Melissa will be joining us you'll also have the opportunity to get these signed by the author!
Ticketing // This is a ticketed event with limited capacity and you must book in order to attend. Tickets work on a sliding scale, and all proceeds help AGITATE continue to operate and programme events like this. Half of all proceeds from ticket sales go to the business, and half go to the speaker/host. The recommended ticket price is £6. Thank you - your donations ensure the survival of spaces like this, and allow us to keep a sliding scale system in place.
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Sliding scale donation (recommended £6)
