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Created for the artists, amateurs, outsiders and culture magpies of the world, The Dilettante aims to offer a delightful escape from the banality of modern life. Full of riveting history, creative inspiration and sensible nonsense, this is a paper and ink feast for curious minds.

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    MARVELLOUS HUMANS    

Exploring the lives and work of surrealist artists Ithell Colquhoun and Leonora Carrington.

    AGONY! WITH PROFESSOR ELEMENTAL    

 Chap hop maestro Professor Elemental answers your problems.

THE FLOOF

The story of Mrs Chippy, the ship's cat on the infamous Shackleton expedition to Antarctica.

ENGLAND & THE OCTOPUS

Portmeirion, Peacehaven and Personal Paradise

MUSICAL MUSINGS

The Death of the Long Player: What is digitisation doing to music?

DO IT YOURSELF

The magic of indie publishing, from chapbooks to zines.

PLUS!

The Roaring Twenties, How to Build a Creative Routine, Miss Onion's Exquisite Finds, artist interviews, sensible nonsense, etymology, creative inspiration and more!