Written by Crokes
An international exhibition of work by pseudonymous British street artist Banksy, called “Without Limits: The Art of Banksy”, is currently touring. The exhibition claims to amass hundreds of artworks collected over the years. The exhibition is completely unaffiliated and publicly unendorsed by Banksy himself, who is against his work being used for profit. If you […]
Written by Crokes
BookTok has a problem with minors. The popular book-focused TikTok community is harmful for children and teens because it exposes them to multiple risks under the guise of a wholesome environment. You may think that a book-focused community would be beneficial in this digital age. After all, shouldn’t we encourage the younger generations to read? […]
Written by Crokes
BookTok’s impact on publishing is profound; it has created record sales and profits for publishing houses and encouraged a new generation to start a reading hobby. But, the impact of BookTok is not just sunshine and rainbows. In fact, by the nature of its mysterious algorithm BookTok encourages a narrow perspective of the book industry […]
Written by Crokes
The recent Robinsons Bookshop controversy has emerged in the Australian book community, shedding light on the ongoing debate surrounding diversity and inclusion in books. The owner of notable Victorian chain Robinsons Bookshop, Susanne Horman, found herself at the center of a social media storm after expressing her desire for more books featuring white children, traditional […]
Written by Crokes
Banned books have always been a source of controversy, sparking debates about freedom of expression, censorship, and the power of literature to challenge societal norms. In recent history, several noteworthy books have faced bans, igniting discussions on the boundaries of artistic expression and the right to access information. Books often become the target of bans […]
