WENDOVER: Real Magic Books

Saturday 19th October, 2024

2:00pm

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Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey join us to discuss their brand new Origin Story books.

Origin Story is a series of short books – Conspiracy Theory, Fascism and Centrism - that tells the stories of popular - but often misunderstood - political terms. Written by political columnist and author of How Westminster Works, Ian Dunt, and music and politics writer Dorian Lynskey, the series is based on their chart-topping podcast Origin Story

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Origin Story seeks to bring clarity to a political discourse that sorely lacks it. Each book tells the story of a major political idea, from its historical origins to the latest headlines and social media debates. Written in friendly, readable terms, the books combine rigorous scholarship with colourful storytelling, dry humour and useful conclusions.

In a time where clarity in political discourse is absolutely imperative, these books are a crucial resource, and rich ground for important discussions. Ian and Dorian are masters in communicating complicated political ideas to a wide audience, and have a wonderful and engaging conversation style, as evidenced by their podcast.

Ian Dunt spent many years working in the heart of Westminster as editor of Politics.co.uk. He is a columnist for the i newspaper, the UK correspondent for ABC's Late Night Live and regularly appears as a political pundit on TV and radio. He is the author of Brexit: What the Hell Happens Now, How to be a Liberal and How Westminster Works.

Dorian Lynskey has been writing about music, politics, film and books for over twenty years for publications including the Guardian, Observer, Spectator, New Statesman and GQ. He is the author of 33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Songs and The Ministry of Truth: A Biography of George Orwell's 1984.