Patrick Neate, author of Jerusalem, in conversation with writer Rosemary Furber. Patrick will discuss his views on why aid does not work for Africa. Patrick spends his time between London and Zimbabwe.

The talk will be followed by a Q&A with the author and a book-signing session.

About Jerusalem, in Patrick's words...
My new novel, Jerusalem, is published by Fig Tree/ Penguin. It is the conclusion of the loose trilogy begun with Musungu Jim and continued in Twelve Bar Blues. In the simplest terms, Jerusalemis my last attempt to address British colonialism in Africa and its aftermath  ... or, at least, my last attempt in this particular voice, which seems to be a mixture of fairly broad satire and somewhat nebulous nostalgia.  So, while Musungu Jim addressed Africa and Twelve Bar Blues the African diaspora, this is about the experience of colonialism for the English. That doesn't make it sound like much fun, but it is ...

To book your place, please go to the bottom of this page.

Patrick is the author of Musungu Jim and the Great Chief Tuloko (2000), winner of a Betty Trask Award; Twelve Bar Blues (2001), winner of the 2001 Whitbread Novel Award; The London Pigeon Wars (2003); City of Tiny Lights (2005), shortlisted for a 2007 Edgar Award, and Jerusalem (2009). His non-fiction book, an analysis of hip-hop, is Where You’re At: Notes from the Frontline of a Hip-Hop Planet (2003), winner of the 2004 National Book Critics' Circle Award (USA). His Musungu Jim, Twelve Bar Blues and Jerusalem trilogy was rereleased on paperback in 2010. Patrick was born in South London, and now divides his time between London and Southern Africa.

For more information about Patrick, please visit his website.

Please enter your details below to book your spot!
Some things to note before you go ahead.

• Please note that bookings are not confirmed until payment is received.
• To pay by cheque or transfer, click here for payment details.
• To pay online using your credit or debit card, click on the Paypal button (on the right).
• Cancellation policy: Full refund will be only given if you cancel at least 14 days prior to the event or workshop start date or if, for whatever reason, the event is cancelled.
  

Author Event
Patrick Neate
Tuesday, Nov 23, 7pm

Entrance Fee: £5
Concession: £3**
** Students, retirees and unemployed
Note: Entrance fee includes a glass of wine and ticket is redeemable for a £2 off purchase of the author's book