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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Latchkey Jeff Young Highly Recommended
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
..and through it all there has to be football.
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#adeeperwayofseeing
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Adelle Stripe @adellestripe.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A wonderful book that I've recommended to many. You can read all about it here. tribunemag.co.uk/2025/03/rimb...
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Rimbaud of Maghull
Liverpool writer Jeff Young has attracted a dedicated readership in recent years, following publication of two books that powerfully and hypnotically catalogue late-1970s Europe and his native Merseys...
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James Bailey @drjamesbailey.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Hello, I’ve an event for my Muriel Spark biography next Weds (15th) at Waterstones Liverpool. We’ve sold barely any tickets, however, and it might be cancelled as a result. Please get a ticket if you’re nearby - it’ll be a lot of fun, and I’ll bring badges! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waterstone...
A picture of me, accompanied by the text: JAMES BAILEY
IN CONVERSATION WITH JESS WHITE AT WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY 6.30PM
The Nine Lives of Muriel Spork
5 cat-shaped badges, with text reading Muriel Spark Fan Club, pinned to a shirt
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Quinns Bookshop @quinnsbookshop.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
In honour of Independent Bookshop Week, here is my video about why independent businesses are so important…
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Jeff Young @wildtwin.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Wild Twin is one of the books in Cal Flyn‘s Five Books overview of the memoirs that won major literary prizes in 2025. Plus Helen Garner’s brilliant How To End A Story: Collected Diaries. fivebooks.com/best-books/a...
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Award-Winning Memoirs of 2025
We compiled a list of the award-winning memoirs and autobiographies of 2025.
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Jeff Young @wildtwin.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
The Sacred Memory Bank ready to be packed up and shipped to Kirkby Gallery. The exhibition opens on 19th January and it’s VERY exciting! Come along. x
Image shows 48 assemblages in boxes and cigar tins ready to be packed up and shipped to Kirkby Gallery for The Sacred Memory Bank exhibition which opens on 19th January, a collaborative exhibition with Mike Badger.
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Ian Bartlett @ianbartlett.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
And as a bonus delivery, this arrived also! #MailTime Excellent work (glad to see Saltburn in there!) @andrewatkinson.bsky.social and well done to all involved with the production! #photobooks 📚
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
throughthefencephotobook.co.uk This book also includes a small handmade edition. With @fotospeed.bsky.social paper, 48 pages, concertina, hard back and the brilliant images and words, £85 a copy is an absolute bargain.
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Through the Fence, a photobook
Through the Fence, a photobook
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RK Photographic / Rob Knight @rkphotographic.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
The book produced by @paulgotts.bsky.social & @johnashphoto.bsky.social with beautiful words from @wildtwin.bsky.social and featuring the amazing work of fellow photographers Ali Lewis and Mandy Davies. Please consider pre ordering to help us support Trussell Trust throughthefencephotobook.co.uk
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Through the Fence, a photobook
Through the Fence, a photobook
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RK Photographic / Rob Knight @rkphotographic.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
“The true harvest has always been more than vegetables.” Explore the story of the gardens at Sonachan and their legacy of learning, healing, and belonging. Pt.12 - ‘Spiorad aird nam Murchan’ series of 📝&📷 www.rkphotographic.com/blog/2025/9/... #SustainableLiving #CommunityRoots #Ardnamurchan
Joe, one of the ‘growers’ who’s attended to and facilitated the West Highland Community Gardens at Sonachan for the last two years in support of the community volunteers.

West Ardnamurchan.
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Thanks for your support, Jeff.
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RK Photographic / Rob Knight @rkphotographic.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
If you’d like to read a little more about one of the gardens / allotments featured in the book hop over to my latest blog post in my ‘Spiorad aird nam Murchan’ series which features the community at the heart of my contribution to the book. www.rkphotographic.com/blog/2025/9/...
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Spiorad Àird nam Murchan: The Living Tapestry of the West Ardnamurchan Community Gardens
Discover the spirit of Ardnamurchan: an expressive journey through the West Ardnamurchan Community Gardens, celebrating community, growth, and hope.
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Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
I'm really looking forward to this one with having taken on an allotment this year. I hope it sells well.....will forward it round the allotment whatsapp and camera club sites!
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Thanks for your support, Mick.
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RK Photographic / Rob Knight @rkphotographic.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
“The true harvest has always been more than vegetables.” Explore the story of the gardens at Sonachan and their legacy of learning, healing, and belonging. Pt.12 - ‘Spiorad aird nam Murchan’ series of 📝&📷 www.rkphotographic.com/blog/2025/9/... #SustainableLiving #CommunityRoots #Ardnamurchan
West Ardnamurchan Community Gardens, Sonachan, West Ardnamurchan.
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
throughthefencephotobook.co.uk 😀 working with @wildtwin.bsky.social again @ foreword to a new photo book “Rob Knight, Ali Lewis & Mandy Davies’s closely observed photos take us through the fence and through the eyes of these brilliant photographers we walk the pathways of this improvised utopia”
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Through the Fence, a photobook
Through the Fence, a photobook
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
throughthefencephotobook.co.uk Very excited to announce that pre-orders are now being taken for a new photo book “Through the fence” - images from Rob Knight. Mandy Davies and Ali Lewis; words from Jeff Young. All profits will be given to @trusselluk.bsky.social
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Through the Fence, a photobook
Through the Fence, a photobook
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
throughthefencephotobook.co.uk Delighted to say pre-orders are now open for a new photo book “Through the fence” showcasing images from Rob Knight, Mandy Davies and Ali Lewis; words from Jeff Young. All profits will go to @dementiauk.bsky.social
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Through the Fence, a photobook
Through the Fence, a photobook
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
www.facebook.com/share/v/1Lqz... Just a brilliant club
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Redirecting...
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Andrew @andrewatkinson.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Don’t miss out!!! Order your copy of SEA. A collection of black and white seascapes around the UK with all profits going to Dementia UK www.seaphotobook.co.uk
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Sea: a photobook by Andrew Atkinson
Sea: a photobook by Andrew Atkinson
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Carole King sitting in the sun just by me now. No sign of her trademark grand piano. She’s getting ready to go now, so it’s too late to say more.
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Marc Wilson @marcwilson.co.uk · 06/08/2025
I'm on the road tomorrow from 6am and on then location all morning. The Kickstarter finishes at midday. Oops! So this evening is the time to push it onwards to the stretch goal. Can we get to 200 backers. That is just 13 more. I need everybody's help. Backer 188...who are you? shorturl.at/MgbKh
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Looking spot on, Jeff.
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Highly recommended.
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Really pleased for @wildtwin.bsky.social this week.
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Jeff Young @wildtwin.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Coming soon, Haunted Paper, an exhibition of Ghost Town and Wild Twin notebooks and collages at Dorothy, Jamaica Street Liverpool. More details soon. @littletollerbooks.bsky.social
Image shows photos of Jeff Young and notebooks and information about forthcoming exhibition at Dorothy, Liverpool
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Andrew @andrewatkinson.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Been banging on about my charity photobook – and it’s actually working! 🌊📖 Orders from the UK, US, Germany, even an enquiry from New Zealand(!). Huge thanks if you’ve preordered or shared ❤️ Let’s keep it going + raise more for Dementia UK! 👉 www.seaphotobook.co.uk #photobook #charity #dementiaUK
A black and white image of Marsden Rock in the northeast coast of the UK surrounded by calm water with a little bit of the rocky shoreline shown in the bottom right corner
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
This really is a beautiful book.
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Andrew @andrewatkinson.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
The wonderful people at Frames Magazine have been really kind and asked me to write a few words for their website about by charity photobook readframes.com/food-for-tho...
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “Still Waters: A Journey Through Grief, Memory, and the Sea”, by Andrew Atkinson
In 2021, my world shifted in a way I wasn’t prepared for. My mum, the woman who had been my anchor through every storm, was diagnosed with dementia. A disease so cruel it not only robs you of your…
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
readframes.com/food-for-tho... Brilliant new book from @andrewatkinson.bsky.social
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “Still Waters: A Journey Through Grief, Memory, and the Sea”, by Andrew Atkinson
In 2021, my world shifted in a way I wasn’t prepared for. My mum, the woman who had been my anchor through every storm, was diagnosed with dementia. A disease so cruel it not only robs you of your…
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Andrew @andrewatkinson.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Heard Mum laughing before I even reached her room. No idea why — but after weeks without a smile, it was magic. Dementia is cruel, but moments like that keep you going. I’ve made a charity photobook, SEA, with all profits to Dementia UK. Preorder: www.seaphotobook.co.uk
Black and white seascape. Lots of calm water and sky with a pier and lighthouse gutting in from the right sideA black and white seascape with a large rove surrounded by calm milky waterA black and white minimalist image of Saltburn pier. The pier appears from the lift into the milky waters of the North Sea 🌊 My mum. Sitting in here seat with a cheeky smile on her face
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Andrew @andrewatkinson.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
What ever I try I always seem to be drawn to the simplest of scenes. Another image from my upcoming charity book - SEA. Edited by the amazing @johnashphoto.bsky.social & @paulgotts.bsky.social Preorder your copy - www.ssaphotobook.co.uk
A simple black and white image of the sea. With a small bit of the beach then calm water surrounding the 6 groynes appearing out of the water
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Andrew @andrewatkinson.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Want to help? Please tell all your friends that my charity photobook Sea is available to pre order People are in the streets telling theirs 😜 www.seaphotobook.co.uk
A huge group of people are celebrating the release of my photobook. They are holding up placards advertised by it
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Highly recommended. A fabulous print offer in there too.
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Euan Ross @circa35mm.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
It is always a joy chatting to photographers about their work and book. Great to have my good friend @andrewatkinson.bsky.social on the latest episode.
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Andrew @andrewatkinson.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
The amazing @circa35mm.bsky.social of Bilbioscapes fame asked me to talk about my photography and photobook. biblioscapes.com/in-discussio...
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In Discussion with Andrew Atkinson - Biblioscapes
In this episode of Biblioscapes in Discussion, I am joined by Andrew Atkinson to talk about his work and his book Sea.
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
The man is a master. He, and the charity he is supporting deserves support.
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
seaphotobook.co.uk Thanks for all the support for Andrew’s new book. It’s black and white, it’s beautiful and it’s bound to appeal. Highly recommended.
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Sea: a photobook by Andrew Atkinson
Sea: a photobook by Andrew Atkinson
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Andrew @andrewatkinson.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Did you know it is predicted that there will be 1.5 million people with dementia within 15 years in the UK. I’ve released a photobook with all profits going to Dementia UK www.seaphotobook.co.uk
A black and white image of my mams hands. She has dementia and is the reason I’m raising money for Dementia A black and white image of my mams hands. She has dementia and is the reason I’m raising money for Dementia A black and white image of my mams hands. She has dementia and is the reason I’m raising money for Dementia A black and white image of my mams hands. She has dementia and is the reason I’m raising money for Dementia
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Euan Ross @circa35mm.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
In Discussion Episode 163 This week I’m at the coast with Andrew Atkinson (@andrewatkinson.bsky.social) for a wonderful chat about his forthcoming book Sea which is raising money for Dementia UK. #photobooks @paulgotts.bsky.social @johnashphoto.bsky.social biblioscapes.com/in-discussio...
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In Discussion with Andrew Atkinson - Biblioscapes
In this episode of Biblioscapes in Discussion, I am joined by Andrew Atkinson to talk about his work and his book Sea.
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Fascinating discussion.
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
biblioscapes.com/in-discussio... Fascinating discussion between @circa35mm.bsky.social and @andrewatkinson.bsky.social
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In Discussion with Andrew Atkinson - Biblioscapes
In this episode of Biblioscapes in Discussion, I am joined by Andrew Atkinson to talk about his work and his book Sea.
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Jeff Young @wildtwin.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
This Friday at Prohibition, Liverpool - Sumptuous music from John Canning Yates and Laura J Martin and some readings from 'Wild Twin' by myself. It would be lovely to see you there! Details here, a few tickets remaining: www.prohibitionrecordingstudios.co.uk/events/john-...
Three black and white photos of musicians John Canning Yates and Laura J Martin and writer Jeff Young.
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
seaphotobook.co.uk Even more surprises coming tomorrow in support of this terrific book. Coastal images from Durham, Northumberland, Cumbria, Lancashire, East Sussex, Fife and the western isles of Scotland - what’s not to like in those sort of places. Highly recommended.
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Sea: a photobook by Andrew Atkinson
Sea: a photobook by Andrew Atkinson
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
seaphotobook.co.uk It’s been brilliant working with @andrewatkinson.bsky.social and @johnashphoto.bsky.social on a new photo book - “Sea”. With all profits going to @dementiauk.bsky.social the hardback book will be very special.
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Sea: a photobook by Andrew Atkinson
Sea: a photobook by Andrew Atkinson
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Andrew @andrewatkinson.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
I only ask for one thing - let’s get the word out that pre orders are open and profits go to Dementia UK. PLEASE SHARE www.seaphotobook.co.uk
An image of a stadium full of people watching a big screen with an advert for my new book
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Andrew @andrewatkinson.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
CAN WE BREAK THE INTERNET BY SHARING THIS POST Check out my charity photobook with all profits going to Dementia UK www.seaphotobook.co.uk
A colour image of a book shop with a mock up of my book in the window.
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Paul Gotts @paulgotts.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Highly recommended photo book of classy black and white images. Any book + print order also goes in a draw for a free A3 signed print by Andrew himself.
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