Australian politics, society & culture

The North West London Blues

Submitted by kieronb on Mon, 2012-06-04 15:06

The North West London Blues "Willesden Green Book Shop is run by Helen. Helen is an essential local person. I would characterize her essentialness in the following way: 'Giving the people what they didn't know they wanted.' Important category. Different from the concept popularized by Mr Murdoch: giving the people what they want. " (Zadie Smith)

Editors Choice:

Not Editors Choice

Shortlist Date:

Monday, 4 June 2012 - 2:55pm

Shortlist Position:

General item

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