Adam Scovell in Conversation with Matthew Green
Writer, wanderer and essayist Adam Scovell returns to Foyles to mark the release of 'Local Haunts', a collection of his luminous non-fiction from the last decade.
Described as ‘one of the most interesting and original young British writers about landscape’ by Robert McFarlane, Adam Scovell is a singular voice in the British psychogeography scene. He will be exploring his curiosities and preoccupations in a conversation at Foyles to mark the release of a selection of his writings on place, art and culture.
Adam Scovell is a writer and filmmaker from Merseyside, now living in London. He completed his PhD in Music at Goldsmiths University in 2018, and now writes regularly for the BBC, the BFI and many other outlets. He is the author of Folk Horror: Hours Dreadful and Things Strange (2017, Auteur), alongside three novels all published by Influx Press.
Dr Matthew Green is a historian, writer and broadcaster. He has appeared in documentaries on the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, and has written historical features for the Guardian and Financial Times. He is the founder of Unreal City Audio, which produces immersive tours of London as live events, podcasts and apps. He is the author of Shadowlands: A Journey Through Lost Britain.
The event will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine.
Tickets: £10 General Admission / £15 Book and Ticket, inc. a copy of Local Haunts (RRP £11.99) Venue: The Auditorium (Level 6) at Foyles, 107 Charing Cross Road*
*Please note that the Auditorium at Foyles is fully accessible from the Ground floor lifts.
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