Gareth E. Rees in Conversation with Gary Budden | Foyles

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Experience an enlightening conversation between wanderer and writer Gareth E. Rees and esteemed author Gary Budden at Foyles in London. This captivating event celebrates the launch of Rees' mesmerizing and thought-provoking tome, Sunken Lands. Delve into a world of vanquished villages, subaquatic forests, and submerged civilizations as Rees takes us on a captivating journey through the forgotten realms of our past. Sunken Lands is a melancholic and dazzling exploration of our future, penned by one of today's most innovative literary voices. Rees' previous works include the critically acclaimed Unofficial Britain, which was longlisted for the prestigious Ondaatje Prize and named one of the Sunday Times' best books of 2020. Other notable titles by Rees include Car Park Life, The Stone Tide, and Marshland. In 2022, he released his first collection of short stories, Terminal Zones, offering a poignant reflection on the peculiarities of everyday life in the era of climate change. Alongside his literary pursuits, Rees showcases his talent as a vocalist and guitarist in the garage punk band, The Dirty Contacts, as well as the psych band, Black Arches. Joining Rees in conversation is Gary Budden, an accomplished writer and editor known for his works Hollow Shores, Judderman (as D.A. Northwood), London Incognita, and The White Heron Beneath the Reactor, in collaboration with artist Maxim Griffin. This captivating event will conclude with an audience Q&A and a book signing. Don't miss the opportunity to attend this engaging gathering on March 21, 2024, at Foyles, located at 107 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DT. Secure your tickets now, priced at £8 - £20.