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Ai Weiwei on Censorship

A thought-provoking work by a singular voice, this short, sharp essay invites us to critically reconsider power, ideology and the boundaries of free speech.
New Releases

Constable's Year

A Radio 4 'Book of the Week': Shaped by the cycle of the natural world, a fresh look at the life and work of John Constable to celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth in 2026.
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Samurai

Learn how to master the 'Way Of The Warrior' in this step-by-step guide to becoming and being a samurai.
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The Essence of Control: On Censorship with Ai Weiwei

Artist and activist Ai Weiwei has first-hand experience of censorship’s power. In this extract from his new book On Censorship, he makes a rallying cry for free speech in an age shaped by big data, mass surveillance and intrusive new technologies of control. 
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