Cock out — Eccentric City 3
Birmingham-based wonder Harry Palmer announces the launch of the third (issue k/3) Eccentric City newspaper. The paper — the World’s First Eccentric Tabloid — will “preview, present and promote the nuances of personal and creative pursuits, interests and fascinations”.
- “18 months in the making.
- 40 pages never-before-read-or-seen articles in tabloid hardcopy.
- Global eccentric perspectives emerging…
Where else could you read about:
- Bob King. The Famous One Legged Acrobat…
- UK’s famous contemporary inventor John Ward interviewed…
- Crypto-taxidermy and outrageous Darwin mockery aka ‘The Squire’
- Sheep disguised as cameras…
- A Fatal balloon duel.
- £1 Arts Commission scheme documentation.
- Durational reading in public places causing concern…
- Travelling tips for female solo adventurers and those who want to hitch-hike…
- Spam.
- The Birdman of Hawkesley.
- Industrial food fit for human consumption…
- Audio autography.
- Modified toys as musical instruments.
- A postman’s diary…
- Bus routes that are used as artistic investigation and celebration…
- The Eccentric City Auction and Prize Draw.
- Tea with the Mayor of Happiness and The Butler of Joy.
- Nettle Beer and the truth behind liberation and commoning…”
There’s also a spangly new website — at eccentriccity.co.uk of course — which alongside new news, and ways to get the paper, has the previous two issues available to download.
Pop along to The Eccentric City launch event, and pick-up your free emotional newspaper: 12th May 7.30pm, The Anchor Inn, Digbeth.
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