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The Week in Books: Concrete, experimental poets to the King James Bible

Jon Davis | Monday 18 April, 2011 10:25

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SJ Fowler 7.30pm Tuesday 19th
This exciting, young poet launches his new book ‘Red Museum’, published by the small press, The Knives Forks and Spoons. He’s a concrete, sound and experimental poet and currently studying a PhD on the ethical locus of avant-garde poetry. However he used to fight in a cage as a professional mixed martial artist, so it’s sure to be an interesting evening.
The Lamb Pub, 92 Lambs Conduit Street,London WC1N 3LZ. £5

Jawdance 7.30pm Wednesday 20th
This spoken word night hosts stories, poems and poetic short films. If you have a sudden poetic rush of blood to the head there’s always the open mic slot at the end of the night.
Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA. Free

Book Slam 7.30pm Thursday 21st
One of the big guns of the spoken word scene plays host to contemporary literature giant, Ben Okri, Philip Wells and with music from Tanya Auclair.
The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London, W11 2AY. £10

Shakespeare’s Birthday – all day Saturday 23rd
Celebrate in whatever Shakespearian manner you fancy.

London Word Festival
Private View) – 8pm Monday 18th
An evening of music, photography and theatre, exploring the striptease trade, all happening in one of Hackney’s grandest Victorian strip-joints, Ye Olde Axe. Adults only I think.
Ye Olde Axe, 68 Hackney Road, Shoreditch, E2 8ET. £8.50

Man/Machine 7.30pm Tuesday 19th
A night of performances delving into the mechanical heart of technology, robotics and automation. Expect confusing and hilarious spouting from Paul Granjon, Ross Sutherland, Nikesh Shukla, Tamarin Norwood and music from FOUND.
??Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA. £10?

No Furniture So Charming 7pm Thursday 21st
As part of this year’s festival preoccupation with Libraries, tonight’s performances are devoted to the architecture of knowledge and the future of book borrowing.
Bethnal Green Library, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 0HL. £7

King James Bible Bash 7pm Saturday 23rd
If you don’t fancy celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday then why not celebrate the King James Bible’s instead. With music, art, literature and film, this is a different kind of bible bashing.
Stoke Newington International Airport, 1-15 Leswin Place, Stoke Newington, N16 7NJ. £8

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