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@ortacpress.bsky.socialGreat review of the The Bedevilments by John Gay from @drewgum.bsky.social.
The book is out now!
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@ortacpress.bsky.social@ortacpress.bsky.socialThanks so much for this review and the kind words, Drew. Really pleased you liked the book!
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@ortacpress.bsky.socialDrawing in letter and spirit from the medieval dream poem, Piers Plowman, some unreliable half memories, and a stack of 400 year-old photocopies, S&F resurrects a lost world of drug-fuelled music tourists, disappeared squats and free festivals.
@richardjamesfoster.bsky.socialReposted by @ortacpress.bsky.socialDelighted to announce my new book, Spiders and Flies, will be published by @ortacpress.bsky.social - out March 2027. Hearty thanks to Henry at Ortac, my designer Sevgi Tan and all who helped bring this into the world. Your pal, Richard
@ortacpress.bsky.socialSpiders and Flies đ·ïžđȘ°
By Richard Foster
A dream journey through the Dutch underground music scene of the 2000s-2010s. Foster resurrects a lost world â one preserved in mouldy gig flyers â until now.
3/3/27
More at tinyurl.com/478v3v8.
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@ortacpress.bsky.socialFun evening at BĂ rd Books for their Debuts Night. I (Henry) went along on behalf of John Gay for anonymity reasons. Great lineup: Cenac Rollins, Josh Holton and Charlie Fox. All excellent-sounding books on indie presses. Thanks Kristin and BĂ rd team for having us. Pick up The Bedevilments now!
Finished reading KESHED by @stuhennigan.bsky.social, then wrote (then deleted) some tedious posts about it this morning. Just read it; it's magnificent. Nobody in it goes on a journey - not that sort, anyway - no lessons are learned and it's neither wry nor uplifting (thank God). But it is art.
@ortacpress.bsky.socialWednesday at BĂ rd Books in East London!
The Bedevilments by John Gay will be part of BĂ rd's September Debuts event.
As John is anonymous, Henry from Ortac will be there to talk about the book and answer questions.
Come along if you're in London!
@ortacpress.bsky.social@ortacpress.bsky.socialPublished today! The Bedevilments by John Gay â a short, potent book thatâs funny, moving and full of hope. It explores anonymity, human connection and dependence, offering a nuanced take on the sex industry and a fascinating insight into this world. @turnarounduk.bsky.social
@ortacpress.bsky.socialTHE BEDEVILMENTS by John Gay Published in one week. âClever, touching and captivating. I worked in brothels and lived in grungey apartments; Iâve been there myself, but still I couldnât put The Bedevilments down.' â Kate Holden, author of In My Skin and The Winter Road @turnarounduk.bsky.social
@praddenkeefe.bsky.socialReposted by @ortacpress.bsky.socialI always look forward to the Baillie Gifford nominations because the prize spotlights so much great nonfiction, so it's a thrill to see London Falling on this year's longlist, alongside my brilliant colleague Anand Gopal and so many other fantastic books. đ đ
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theguardian.comEspionage, true crime and war: Baillie Gifford longlist revealedPatrick Radden Keefe, Ben Macintyre and the Guardianâs Charlotte Higgins are among the 13 authors selected for the nonfiction award
@weare1of100.bsky.socialReposted by @ortacpress.bsky.socialđ BIG BOOK NEWS! All our beautiful books stocked in the shop are also now available online. đ„ł
@ortacpress.bsky.socialJohn Gay on 'man in a room' stories, and how The Bedevilments fits into this category.
The piece references Paul Schrader, Jean Rhys, Mad Men and Bresson's Pickpocket.
The Bedevilments is out in just under two weeks. Order a copy from our site, or your local bookshop.
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