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The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of the most fascinating subgenres of any music category to date. Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac […]

Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That’s down to one thing: hygge. ‘Hygge has been translated as everything from the art of creating intimacy to cosiness of the soul to taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things. My personal favourite is cocoa by candlelight…’ You know hygge when […]

Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is […]

Stretching from France all the way down to Slovenia, the Alps are the highest and most expansive mountain range in Europe. For hikers, trekkers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, that means boundless possibilities for adventure. Wanderlust Alps charts the mountain range’s best routes and hidden trails away from the crowds. The featured hikes offer a rich […]

The Short Story of the Novel is a new and innovative introduction to the best works of fiction from the last 500 years. Simply constructed, the book explores 60 key novels from The Tale of Genji to My Brilliant Friend. In addition to enjoyable descriptions of the novels and concise explanations of why they are […]

Godnattsagor för rebelltjejer är en bok fylld av kvinnliga förebilder – hundra fantastiska kvinnor som åstadkommit något speciellt eller stått upp för sina ideal, bland andra Ada Lovelace, Malala, Elizabeth 1, Amelia Earhart, Michelle Obama och Astrid Lindgren. Författare, astronauter, konstnärer, dansare, kockar, rappare, boxare, forskare och politiska ledare från hela världen. Stärkande, inspirerande och […]

Kinesisk-amerikanska Mei-mei Berssenbrugge är en av de senaste decenniernas mest uppmärksammade amerikanska poeter. En författare som öppnar upp formen i långa, skimrande rader

West Germany, 1968. Like everywhere else in the Western world, the young generation is pushing for radical change, still suffering the after-effects of the Second World War. Many stream out of the lecture halls and onto the streets. Some into the underground. And some into the practice basements, in search of the soundtrack of the […]