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‘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

By Marion Weaver | Friday 14 July 2023 at 11:52

The ‘king of bling’ speaks to the Citizen as he works on a follow-up to his acclaimed autobiography

‘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

By Marion Weaver | Tuesday 18 April 2023 at 09:48

Richard Charkin’s ‘My Back Pages’ is winning rave reviews for its detailed unpicking of the industry’s evolution over the past 50 years

‘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

By Marion Weaver | Tuesday 14 February 2023 at 12:53

Industry veteran Richard Charkin has found success with a light-footed approach to a notoriously competitive business