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May 25, 2012
The death of his brother, Robin Gibb, earlier this week brought to an end the story of the group's intense fraternal rivalry that had been crucial to their success. Read Article First among the Bee Gees, Barry Gibb is now the last man standing
May 24, 2012
We mark the passing of two pillars of disco by looking at the enduring influence of their genre on house, pop, techno and even hip-hop music. Read Article The music of Robin Gibb and Donna Summer casts a long shadow
May 22, 2012
The Graphic Canon brings together 130 illustrators covering 189 classics of world literature in a project that aims to open up classic storytelling to a new audience. Read Article Illustration brings classic literature to life
May 03, 2012
Philip Hensher has published his latest novel, Scenes From Early Life, which centres on a family in the midst of the 1971 liberation war in which Bangladesh emerged from East Pakistan. Read Article Author weaves Bengali Family stories into latest novel
Apr 29, 2012
The shortlist for the Orwell Prize gives a sense that some of the most exciting writing is taking place within the realm of issue-based, non-fiction works.
Read Article The Orwell Prize for political writing attracts vibrant selection
Apr 16, 2012
Subversion at Cornerhouse in the UK is a new group show which aims to explore and rethink modern Arab identity. Read Article Reflections on the Arab culture
Apr 10, 2012
The classic children's imprint Puffin, which published affordable versions of Alice In Wonderland, Pinnochio, Treasure Island and The Jungle Book, is not only redesigning the covers but making them available digitally. Are we really moving towards an age where bedtime stories will require a glowing iPad? Read Article Bedtime stories of the not-so-distant future?
Mar 26, 2012
Two years since the author took home the International Prize for Arabic Fiction, his winning book Azazel is finally available in English.
Read Article Award-winning book from Youssef Ziedan gets translated into English
Mar 19, 2012
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream takes the UAE stage this week.
Read Article Globe Education's Dream aims to make Shakespeare relevant to young
Mar 13, 2012
With reports that Maggie Smith and Dan Stevens may not return for a further series of Downton Abbey, we look at the fate of other popular shows that lost favourite characters. Read Article Could Downton Abbey lose its favourite characters?
