Colin Graham Knihy

Set against the backdrop of historical upheaval, two young individuals from Northern England and Vietnam embark on separate journeys to America in the 1980s. Their paths converge in Indiana, where they stumble upon hidden papers written by Abraham Lincoln and his friend Eleanor Smith. This unexpected discovery sparks a joint quest to understand the documents' significance, leading to transformative revelations that mirror their own life journeys. The intertwining of their stories highlights themes of fate, friendship, and the impact of history.

The story unfolds in a vibrant circus threatened by the sinister Goldenvault Inc. and its villainous henchmen, including the treacherous clown Diabolico. The quirky troupe, led by the clever Bungles, features an array of eccentric characters, from a strongman to dancing lobsters. Their mission is to stage the grand Spectacle Spectacular to save their fairgrounds. However, they face relentless sabotage through various outrageous schemes, leading to a climactic showdown that promises excitement and humor for readers of all ages.

In Bonfires, photographer John Duncan documents the long-standing Protestant tradition of bonfire building--part of the annual July 11 celebration commemorating the defeat of James Stuart at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690--in his native Belfast. The large structures on which the fires are lit serve as a powerful assertion of Protestant identity and signal a sense of community solidarity. Duncan's photographs frame these structures against Belfast's changing urban landscape, revealing the deep divisions that, despite political progress, still affect Northern Ireland long after the cease-fires. Duncan's images reveal the expressive, jerry-rigged constructions that are lit to create the fires. They recall all manner of real and mythic architecture, from high-rise apartment buildings to military watchtowers, gun emplacements, the Empire State Building or the Tower of Babel.

100 Irish Artists, 100 Colour Plates. 6 Commentaries from respected writers such as: Mebh Ruane, Colin Graham, Valerie Connor, Fiona Kearney, Brian Hand and Noel Kelly - Creative Ireland: The Visual Arts will fast become the most desirable visual arts book this season. Creative Ireland: The Visual Arts presents an attractive record of the early 21st century contemporary visual arts in Ireland with 100 artists who have been selected for their specific contribution to the contemporary arts in the first years of the 21st Century. Aimed at a general audience, as well as the art connoisseur and enthusiast, each artist is profiled with an iconic example of their practice shown in full colour. The texts are engaging as they explain Ireland within the context of the early 21st century, and the impact that this has had socially, economically and culturally. The book is in an attractive format, and is priced at a level that makes it affordable.