Birmingham Nouveau: 20 New Birmingham Stories

By John Wagstaff and Richard Lutz

The ever-changing face of Birmingham illustrated by nearly two dozen stunning photographs and prize-winning storiesThis sparkling selection of short stories embodies Birmingham's fresh-found vitality. It will delight short-story readers, city dwellers, and both fans and critics of England's second city. From John Days' magical tale of a girl's escape from street life to Anne Dyas's Edwardian tea room romance, these gems chosen from a Birmingham Post competition--compiled together with atmospheric photos--evoke the many faces of a charismatic city. Wars between balti chefs, hope rekindled at a market stall, the ups and downs of footballing passion, and costumes and dances for a carnival procession are just some of the themes in this lively and accomplished anthology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0954130308
• ISBN13: 9780954130305
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Tindal st Pr Ltd
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.9"