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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy publication day to Ginsberg & Manchester! Read about Ginsberg's two Manchester trips, which spark a compelling narrative that holds richer stories than the bare facts suggest. Available for the special price of £7 till midnight: www.confingopublishing.uk/product-page/ginsberg-manchester

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GINSBERG & MANCHESTER | confingo

Allen Ginsberg visited Manchester twice. He barely figures in the city’s history, and Manchester barely figures in his. Yet two brief visits – a summer afternoon in 1973, a Library Theatre reading in ...

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The Multicultural Book & Poetry Fair 2026 will be held in Conway Hall on Saturday 5 September. We have a table off from the main hall at 1pm in the Bertrand Russell Room, where Bygott will read from Ginsberg & Manchester! Free entry Location: Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WX1R 4RL

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Join us at Greenhouse Books, Stockport, for the launch of Ginsberg & Manchester by Roger Bygott, discussed with poet Jonathan Wilson. Discover Ginsberg’s Manchester visits, followed by Q&A + signing. 12 Sept, 7–9pm. Free entry, reserve ticket here: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-detail... #BookSky

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Book Launch - Ginsberg & Manchester by Roger Bygott | confingo

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

“As Allen Ginsberg might have said: every breath counts." Discover Ginsberg's little-known visits to Manchester in 1973 & 1979 in Roger Bygott's 'Ginsberg & Manchester', coming out 3rd September! Pre-order now for £7+p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/product-page... #BookSky #Manchester #SmallPress

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

What brought Ginsberg to Manchester in 1973—and whom did he meet? @rogerbygott.bsky.social investigates in Ginsberg & Manchester, out 3 September. Pre-order now for £7 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/product-page... Photo: Allen Ginsberg Estate/Stanford University Libraries #BookSky #Manchester

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

In an email recalling Ginsberg's 1973 Manchester visit, Scott Eden said, "They all got drunk as skunks and sat up all hours taking turns at improvising twelve-bar blues lyrics.” Discover the raw story in Roger Bygott’s Ginsberg & Manchester! Pre-order now: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop #BookSky

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We're delighted to announce that Ginsberg & Manchester by Roger Bygott will be published on 3 September. It's a fascinating account of Ginsberg's visits to Manchester in 1973 and 1979, visits barely mentioned in the poet's many biographies. Pre-order now for £7 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

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Tim Craig @timcraig.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A very pleasing thing to have a short story published in this very pleasing thing, (and in such pleasing company too)… Confingo Spring 26 @confingopublishing.bsky.social

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Five Different Stories About One Thing by @elizabethbaines.bsky.social, with images by Laura Scott – the 7th in our series of collaborations between writers & artists. Available from our online shop for the special price of £7 (+ p&p) till midnight: www.confingopublishing.uk

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Sonya Moor reads from her translation of The Crib and Other Stories by Albertine Sarrazin at Desperate Literature bookshop in Madrid. Published by Confingo in 2025, the book is available from our online shop (www.confingopublishing.uk/shop) and Greenhouse Books, Stockport. @desperatelit.bsky.social

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The 7th book in our series of collaborations between writers and artists will be published on 26 March. Five Different Stories About One Thing by @elizabethbaines.bsky.social features 5 brand new stories, with accompanying images by Laura Scott. Available to pre-order: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

‘“The Hands” moves from the slightly mysterious to the downright sinister’ - Anna Aslanyan reviews Paris Fantastique by @nicholasroyle.bsky.social for @thetls.bsky.social

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Dave C @duckpondsreview.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Sat down and read this fantastic little book from @confingopublishing.bsky.social this morning. Ranging from Jamaica to New York to Paris to Manchester and its near neighbour, the old industrial town of Stockport, this is an amazing tale of cultural connections. Almost flawless. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💡📚 #booksky

Strawberry and the Big Apple, Grace Jones in Stockport, 1080, by Dave Haslam.

In ‘Strawberry and the Big Apple’, the eighth short-format book in his acclaimed Art Decades series, Dave Haslam explains a seemingly unlikely scenario: the day in November 1980 when Grace Jones – a spectacularly glamorous jet-setting singer living and working in Paris and New York, and recording in the Bahamas – pays a visit to Stockport (a post-industrial town seven miles south of Manchester, with crumbling infrastructure and rising unemployment). Her quest that day? To meet A Certain Ratio, a group then signed to Factory Records.
This tale of worlds colliding includes Tony Wilson’s fascination with New York; an intriguing portrait of the early life of Grace Jones; a twist in the tale, and more than a couple of mysteries; plus walk-on parts for 10cc, Robert De Niro and Jerry Hall.

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

‘There are stories of great tenderness alongside others which have the macabre strain of Roald Dahl’s adult stories’ – Imogen Tomlinson reviews Sightings by David Bevan (with images by Maya Sharp). substack.com/home/post/p-180534430

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Culture I Enjoyed 006

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Thank you to Jonathan Coe (The Proof of My Innocence) for selecting Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle for the Observer’s ‘Writers recommend: the best books of 2025’ feature: observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/writers-recommend-the-best-books-of-2025

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Join us this Thursday for the launch of Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle, the final volume in his city-based story collections. Date: 13 November. Time: 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Venue: Pizza Express, Corn Exchange, Manchester. Free entry but RSVP. confingopublishing.uk/event-list

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle, the third and final volume in his series of story collections inspired by cities in which he has lived. Fourteen stories, including eleven that are brand new. Available for £9.50 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

‘I stand there, as still as a fixed camera, for four minutes, as long as the equivalent shot in the film’ – Michael Haneke’s Films Ranked, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Out 6 November. Order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

CŌNFINGŌ MAGAZINE – ISSUE 24. John Saul reviews Herscht 07769 by László Krasznahorkai – and Imogen Tomlinson discusses the controversial posthumous publication of Notes to John by Joan Didion. Plus stories, poems and photography. Available for £7 plus p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Confingo 24 features fiction by Lucy Thynne, Nathan Bailey, Lee Ashworth, Rose Lennard, Cliff McNish; poetry by Lauren McLean, Stephanie Staab, Jake Reynolds; reviews by John Saul, Imogen Tomlinson; photography by David Chlebicki. Available for £7 plus p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Thanks to all who came to the launch of The Garden by Maya Sharp on Wednesday evening. Thanks, too, to Nicholas Royle for chairing it and to the Saul Hay gallery for hosting it. We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did.

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Tonight! join us at the Saul Hay gallery for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her interest in folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry/wine/juice but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Happy publication day to The Garden, the eagerly anticipated debut novel from Maya Sharp – “A truly evocative book”; “The Garden is not merely read; it takes root. Once it blooms inside you, it will not let go.” Available from our online shop for the special price of £7 (plus p&p).

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

A week tonight - join us at the Saul Hay gallery for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her interest in folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry/wine/juice but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list

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Mike Fox @polyscribe70.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Huge thanks to the wonderful @amantineb.bsky.social for the chance to talk stories in her From the Heart series. Thanks too for her quiet, sensitive reading of an extract from my collection Things Grown Distant, published by @confingopublishing.bsky.social www.amantinebrodeur.com/post/taking-...

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Talking Stories with Mike Fox

Mike Fox is the first guest interviewed for the 'From the Heart' Interview Series.

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

‘Darling, he said, I have to go, but I’ll be back, I promise. Uwe must be free. Wait for me. Watch for me at the window’ - Beethoven, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Out 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

On 18 September Confingo will publish The Garden, Maya Sharp's eagerly awaited debut novel. 'Fascinated by folklore, [Sharp's] writing always hinges on the fantastical and the terrible.' Available to pre-order for the special price of £7 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

‘It’s difficult to tell them apart by colour and Philippe wants to know what he’s picking up’ – The Tunnel, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Publication 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Join us at the Saul Hay gallery on 24 September for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her fascination with folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

'The photo booth appeared in the park the same way the blossom appeared on the trees – overnight' - Photo Booth, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Publication 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop.

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

We're delighted to announce that Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections, will be published on 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 (+ p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop. Each order will be sent with 3 photos of Paris taken by the author during his research.

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Thanks to all who came to the launch of A love the weight of an animal, Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, on Wednesday. Thanks, too, to guest poets Amy L. King, Rachael Hill, Katrina Moinet, illustrator Michelle Freeman, Tom England and Seesaw for making it such a memorable evening.

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Tomorrow... Join us for the launch of Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, A love the weight of an animal. Also featuring guest poets Amy L. King, Rachael Hill and Katrina Moinet. Venue: Seesaw. 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Free entry/free canapés. Paid bar. confingopublishing.uk/event-list

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

A new story by David Gaffney is always something to celebrate. Flight Paths, published by @nightjarpress.bsky.social‬, is one of his most intriguing – tautly edgy, deftly organised. nightjarpress.weebly.com/flight-paths.html

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Flight Paths

Flight Paths David Gaffney Author bio Cover photograph: Nicholas Royle ISBN 978-1-917965-01-9 Publication date: June 2025

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

One week today... Help us celebrate the launch of Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, A love the weight of an animal, the first publication from Confingo's new poetry imprint, Carmenta. Venue: Seesaw. 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Free entry but RSVP. confingopublishing.uk/event-list

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Saul Hay gallery on Wednesday to celebrate the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp. Thanks, too, to Ian Hay for hosting the event and @nicholasroyle.bsky.social for chairing it. Photo by David Gaffney.

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Tonight! Help us celebrate the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp, at the Saul Hay gallery. David will be discussing the book with @nicholasroyle.bsky.social. Starts 7.30 p.m. Free entry/glass of wine.

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Leila Martin @bookishleels.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

This is the best #shortstory collection I've read in ages - so piercing, so moving. These will stay with me for a while 😌 @polyscribe70.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Thank you to Ian Pople and The High Window for this penetrating review of Elizabeth Gibson's A love the weight of an animal, the first publication from Carmenta, Confingo's new poetry imprint. thehighwindowpress.com/2025/07/04/the-high-window-review-4-july-2025/

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Come and join us for the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp, on Wednesday 23 July at the Saul Hay gallery. David will discuss the book with @nicholasroyle.bsky.social. Starts 7.30 p.m. Free entry/glass of wine but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Our Northern Publishers' Fair is back this Autumn! 📅 Sat 27th September, 11am-3:30pm @manclibraries.bsky.social ✨ 16 publishers (and new agents table!) across all genres ✨ Author book signings Perfect for readers, writers & literature lovers. fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/87204...

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Come and join us at Seesaw on 6 August to celebrate the publication of Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poems, A love the weight of an animal - which is also the first publication from Carmenta, a new poetry imprint of Confingo. Free entry. Starts 7.30 p.m. www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Help us celebrate the publication of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp, at the Saul Hay gallery on Wednesday 23 July, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry. Free glass of wine/juice. www.confingopublishing.uk/event-details/book-launch-sightings-by-david-bevan-with-images-by-maya-sharp

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Happy publication day to A love the weight of an animal, Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry and the first publication from @carmentapoetry.bsky.social, a new poetry imprint of Confingo. The book can be purchased from our online shop for the special price of £7 (plus p&p) till 5 July.

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

NEW TITLE! On 18 September Confingo will publish Maya Sharp's debut novel - The Garden. 'It starts with the earth, with the bones that rest beneath the surface, and it ends the same way.' Available to pre-order for the special price of £7 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

'Offbeat, otherworldly oddness...' Thank you to Bookmunch for this review of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp. bookmunch.wordpress.com/2025/05/28/offbeat-otherworldly-oddness-sightings-by-david-bevan-with-images-by-maya-sharp

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

A week today, our poetry imprint Carmenta publishes its first collection: A love the weight of an animal by Elizabeth Gibson, with cover image and artwork by Michelle Freeman - 'a love letter to Manchester life'. Available to pre-order through our online shop: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

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confingopublishing.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

‪We'll be at the Summer Solstice Book Fair at Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds on Saturday 21 June. Please come along. Book fair - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; readings from 3.45 p.m. Free entry. www.seetickets.com/event/summer-solstice-nfa-book-fair/hyde-park-book-club/3401708

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