Features ‘We used to understand the beauty of something being made by hand’: Jeweller Theo Fennell on the East End, his burgeoning writing career, and how big brands are sucking the joy out of his craft The ‘king of bling’ speaks to the Citizen as he works on a follow-up to his acclaimed autobiography Author: Marion Weaver
Books ‘My mum thought I’d be sent to jail’: Hackney author’s new memoir chronicles decades-long career in publishing – from controversial cult hits to phenomena like Harry Potter Richard Charkin’s ‘My Back Pages’ is winning rave reviews for its detailed unpicking of the industry’s evolution over the past 50 years Author: Marion Weaver
Features ‘It’s all down to the friendliness of the authors’: One-man Hackney publishing house built on a personal touch gets ready to celebrate five-year anniversary Industry veteran Richard Charkin has found success with a light-footed approach to a notoriously competitive business Author: Marion Weaver