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Photos from Off the Shelf 2022
Autumn in Sheffield is pretty much synonymous with literary delights, as Off the Shelf Festival of Words hosts a programme packed with talks and readings from world renowned authors and poets, famous folk off the telly, and a few knowledgable locals.
Each year, the festival absorbs audiences in topics ranging from pop music to politics, fine art to feminism.
Look out for our top picks from the 2024 Off the Shelf programme in the coming months.
Writer Akeem Balogun talks to Annalisa Toccara about his short story collection about human survival, and why he co-founded independent publishing company Okapi Books.
Tucked away in an arts and craft gallery is this small stand of books champions independent publishers and the craft of book making.
A friendly haven for those new to the world of comics and graphic novels, focused on including underrepresented characters and creators.
A South Yorks poet, whose candid, vulnerable and vigilant work will leave you open-mouthed.
