'How pleasant to know Mr Lear !'
Who has written such volumes of stuff !
Some think him ill-tempered and queer
But a few think him pleasant enough.
Authors' Corner
The authors listed here will all be at the sale this year, signing their books. The stallholders are Charlie Lee-Potter and Alison Culverwell
James Naughtie
James Naughtie, the much loved presenter of Radio 4's Today programme will
be signing copies of his latest book, The Making of Music, a
fascinating exploration of the role that music plays in our lives.
£17
£17
Joanne Harris
Joanne Harris, the best-selling author of Chocolat and The Lollipop
Shoes, will be signing her new children's book, Runemarks, a
funny, gripping fantasy novel about the Norse gods.
£15
General Sir Mike Jackson
General Sir Mike Jackson's illustrious career in the British Army has spanned
almost 45 years. He will be signing Soldier: The Autobiography, a
candid, thoughtful and revealing account of modern military life.
£19
Sarah Raven
Sarah Raven, the inspirational television gardener and cook will be signing
Sarah Raven's Garden Cookbook. This beautifully produced hardback
is described by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall as "pretty much the book I was
hoping to write myself. I'll have to think of something else now..." Nigel
Slater read it and asked "How could anyone not want to grow and cook their
own food after reading this book ?" This gorgeous cookery book will make the
perfect Christmas present for anyone interested in food.
£30
£30
Jim White
The Daily Telegraph journalist Jim White will be signing copies of "You'll
Win Nothing with Kids: Fathers, Sons and Football". Described by
the Independent as "endearing comedy and raw emotion", it's the hilarious
account of life as manager of the Summertown Stars, his son's local football
team. Featured as BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week, it tells the stories of
the parents you love and loathe on the touchline, as well as the enduring
relationship between fathers, sons and football.
£13
£13
Korky Paul
Korky Paul, the Oxford illustrator, will be signing his appropriately named
new children's book Winnie's Midnight Dragon, the latest in his ever
popular series about lovable Winnie the Witch.
£6
£6
Michael Whitehall
Michael Whitehall, Theatrical Agent to the Stars, has represented anyone who
is anyone in show business: from Stewart Granger, Tom Courtenay, Leslie
Grantham, Elaine Stritch, Peter Bowles, Nigel Havers, Daniel Day Lewis and
David Hemmings to Colin Firth, Richard Griffiths, Kenneth More, Edward Fox,
Richard E. Grant, Judi Dench, John Le Mesurier and Donald Sinden. Michael, a
former Dragon parent, tells the dry, witty and entertaining story of life in
showbusiness in Shark Infested Waters. Not for nothing has he
been hailed by newspaper journalists as "the funniest man in London".
£17
£17
Stephen Venables
Stephen Venables, one of the great British climbers of his generation will
be signing his new autobiography, Higher Than the Eagle Soars: A Path to
Everest". Stephen, briefly a member of the teaching staff at the
Dragon, reveals the secrets of his adventures on four continents. Reliving
his climb, without oxygen, on the Kangshung Face of Everest, he writes that
"...although we didn't go seeking deliberately an epic near-death
experience, it did turn out that way - the ultimate endurance test for which
all the previous adventures seemed, retrospectively, to be a preparation."
£19
£19
Georgina Harding
Georgina Harding will be signing copies of The Solitude of Thomas Cave, set in August 1616 and described by the Daily Telegraph as an
"exquisite novel ... a masterpiece of mood..." Georgina, a former Dragon
parent, tells the haunting story of Thomas Cave who pledges to spent a year
in the Arctic alone. He is left with provisions, shelter, and a journal -
should he not live to tell the tale. The Solitude of Thomas Cave was
short-listed for this year's Jelf Group First Novel Award.
£13
£13
Calling next year's authors
Each year we invite a selection of nationally-known authors to bring their new
books to authors' corner. While our primary concern is to raise as much money
as possible for the charities we support, we try to make sure that we have a
good range of books which will offer something to all comers.
Past authors have included Sir Roger Bannister, Jeremy Clarkson, Douglas Hurd and Chris Patten.
If you are a well-known author and are publishing a book in 2008, please get in touch with the stallholders as soon as possible. The stallholders will be finalising the authors list for next year's Dragon Charity Sale by the end of May.
Past authors have included Sir Roger Bannister, Jeremy Clarkson, Douglas Hurd and Chris Patten.
If you are a well-known author and are publishing a book in 2008, please get in touch with the stallholders as soon as possible. The stallholders will be finalising the authors list for next year's Dragon Charity Sale by the end of May.