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Publications, Audio-Visual and New Media Material
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Change
Change is a book and resource that has been created to help young people as they make the transition from primary to secondary education. It was written and illustrated by Year 8 pupils from Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College working with graphic designer Tommy Anderson, writer Ian Dowson, and illustrator Josie Brookes. Through poetry, short stories, monologues and letters it provides realistic and imaginative responses to the dilemmas and challenges young people face in their school lives.
Change: Softback, stapled, full colour.
Price FREE but there is a charge of £2.50 for p&p.
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0-9 The System Deluxe
Since 2004 artist Heath Bunting has been developing the Status Project, an exploration of the inter-relationships of UK status including citizenship, education, finance, identity, social security, work and utilities. The Status Project centres on an online database from which status maps have been generated and brought together in 0-9 The System Deluxe to create a unique A-Z of UK status.
0-9 The System Deluxe: Softback, ring-bound book, cellophane wrapped with accompanying essay.
Price £25.00 plus £3.00 p&p.
Discount available for orders of 10 copies or more - please contact us for details.
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Who am I?
A selection of short films created by the Choices project in North Tyneside, working with filmmaker Kate Sweeney. The film Who am I? won the national Koestler Award for arts by young offenders. The film was devised, filmed and performed by the group who were also involved in the editing process and in writing and recording the music soundtrack. The film explores how the young people perceive themselves and how other people stigmatize and perceive them.
Who am I?: Booklet and Audiovisual DVD
DVD Running Time: Approx 20 mins.
Price £5.00 plus £1.00 p&p.
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The Lost Rainbow
One day the colours in the rainbow well ran dry. What was the chameleon to do? How could he put things right? A charming story book for young children (KS1, ages 5 to 7) created by the Ynot? group and illustrated by Bethan Laker.
The Lost Rainbow: Paperback
Price £5.99 plus £1.00 p&p.
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Freeze Motion
A unique collection of moving image and print work created by young people involved in the Ynot? project to express their experiences of everyday life in Sunderland. Hardback book with DVD.
Freeze Motion: Book and Audiovisual DVD
DVD Running Time: Approx 20 mins.
Price £9.99 plus £1.00 p&p.
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Day Trippin'
Produced as part of the Choices arts programme, Day Trippin' is a short romantic comedy produced by the group during workshops led by IF Films. Eddie is bullied and Tina hates cows, but on a day trip to Jesmond Dene romance blossoms for Eddie and in their own ways they each discover new worlds and overcome prejudices faced in their daily lives. This DVD also includes a special 'making of' documentary and a collection of short films made by the young people on the Choices project.
Day Trippin': Audiovisual DVD
Running Time: Approx 26 mins.
Price £4.00 plus VAT and £1.00 p&p.
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The Magic Patchwork
This book was created by older people in Newcastle upon Tyne working with writer Mary Lowe, illustrator Emma Holliday and graphic designer Leanne Bell. The book was produced as part of an artist residency programme developed by Age Concern Newcastle in partnership with Helix Arts. During 2005 Mary Lowe worked with a number of groups across the city to develop stories and characters that reflect their experiences and interests.
The Magic Patchwork: Paperback
ISBN: 0-95-524230-4
Price £6.99 plus £1.00 p&p.
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Ynot? 03-05
This book showcases the work produced by the Ynot? group between 2003 and 2005 and includes photographs, images, poems and lyrics.
Ynot? 03-05: Paperback
ISBN: 0-954-14569-0
Price £4.99 plus £1.00 p&p.
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Daddy Trap
The latest work produced as part of the Ynot? arts programme. Produced with writers from Liar Inc. and musician Simon Derbyshire, this new audio CD focuses on the experiences and aspirations of the young fathers within the group. The written texts are also presented in the CD inlay booklet.
Daddy Trap: Audio CD
Running Time: Approx 20 mins.
Price £3.00 plus VAT and £1.00 p&p.
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I Can See You
Produced as part of the Ynot? arts programme, I Can See You is a disturbing short story set in contemporary Sunderland where the real lives of three young adults are given a thrilling fictional edge in a tale of abduction and men in dark suits doing dark deeds. Told over a visceral and relentless day, the film stars young people from the Ynot? project and was inspired by their lives and imaginations which helped writer Ian Dowson create an original and exciting screenplay placing ordinary people in an extraordinary situation. Produced by film company Superkrush and shot in three days during July 2004, the film also features professional actors Jessica Johnson (School for Seduction) and Chris Beattie (Purely Belter). This DVD also features four short films produced by the group during Spring 2004.
I Can See You: Audiovisual DVD
Running Time: Approx 21 mins.
Price £4.00 plus VAT and £1.00 p&p.
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2 Monkeys
This is the first public showcase of new work produced as part of the Ynot? arts programme. This CD features twelve spoken word tracks over an ambient electronic soundtrack, produced by the young people involved with the Ynot? programme and led by creative writers from Liar Inc. The written texts are also presented in the CD inlay booklet, designed using images produced by the young people involved in the project.
2 Monkeys: Audio CD
Running Time: Approx 22 mins.
Price £3.00 plus VAT and £1.00 p&p.
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Changeways
In partnership with Helix Arts seven artist residencies were hosted in a number of Northumbria Probation Service settings. Changeways is the result of a major University of Newcastle survey into the impact of the arts on offenders, probation staff and artists' creative practice. Published 2001.
Changeways: Paperback
ISBN: 0-9050979-9-1
Price £10.00 plus £1.00 p&p.
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Quaking Houses: Arts, Science and the Community - a collaborative approach to water pollution
Produced in 1999, this book examines the creation of a wetland to combat mine water pollution in Co. Durham. The book describes both the successes and pitfalls of a collaborative project involving very different disciplines and interests. It includes a chapter by Dr Paul Younger of the University of Newcastle on the concept and science of passive water treatment. Malcolm Miles sets the work of artist Helen Smith in context. Writers Penny Kemp and John Griffiths based their findings on interviews with participants. 144 pp 16pp colour photographs, b/w photos.
Quaking Houses: Paperback.
ISBN: 1-897766-57-2
Price £10.00 plus £1.00 p&p.
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Travelling on Sunshine
This publication is the culmination of a six-month collaboration involving Roger Garfitt, housebound people and their carers in Blyth Valley, Northumberland. By using autobiography, recollections and poems, the writers explore the meanings of their lives. Through Roger Garfitt's journal we enter into their private worlds and watch them in the process of creation. Second prizewinner in the 1997 Raymond Williams Community Publishing Prize. Published 1995.
Travelling on Sunshine: Paperback
ISBN: 0-9509797-8-3
Price £4.95 plus £1.00 p&p.
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Scotswood from A-Z: Voices from Newcastle's West End
Writer Fiona Cooper spent six months in 1995 as writer in residence working with people in Newcastle's Scotswood area. This book is the culmination of that experience. Fiona explains: "Here you will find many unique voices from the area, talking about life and love, hopes and fears, heaven and hell. The indomitable spirit of the North East shines through the words." Published in 1995.
Scotswood from A-Z: Paperback
ISBN: 0-9509797-7-5
Price £3.00 plus £1.00 p&p.
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Modern Riddles
This co-publication with Diamond Twig Press is a collaboration between artist Gonzalo Diaz, The Poetry Virgins and the North Shields People's Centre Photography Group. It presents a provocative examination of the role of artists, writers and the community both as commentators and agents for change in a post-industrial context. Published 1995.
Modern Riddles: Paperback
ISBN: 0-9509797-6-7
Price £5.00 plus £1.00 p&p.
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St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project
Large public art project at the Sunderland St Peter's Riverside site with four artists working in collaboration with the local community. Published 1996.
St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project: Paperback
ISBN: 0-9509797-3-2
Price £2.50 plus £1.00 p&p.
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Living Proof: Views of a World Living with HIV and AIDS
Photographer Nicholas Lowe and writer Michael McMillan worked with people affected by HIV and AIDS in the North East. This book sets out to dispel the myths about HIV and AIDS. Published 1992.
Living Proof: Paperback
ISBN: 0-9509797-2-4
Price £10.00 plus £1.00 p&p.
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Plummer Court
A catalogue of poetry and paintings produced during David Goard's residency at this alcohol and drug unit. Published 1991.
Plummer Court: Paperback
Price £1.00 plus 1.00p p&p.
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