"In this episode, Robin travels to Prague to deliver the keynote address at the inaugural European Booksellers conference, RISE. Being around so many booksellers reminds him just how important bookshops are in our society at promoting diversity and voices that are often absent, or ignored, by the mainstream. This episode features conversations with some amazing LGBTQ+ authors and booksellers including Mili Hernández, Lewis Hancox, Lawrence Schimel, Mairi Oliver and Mog Harris as well as RISE President Julie Belgrado. Written and presented by Robin Ince Directed by Trent Burton Produced by Trent Burton and Robin Ince Main Camera and Editing by Trent Burton Camera and Editing Assistant - Alice Degrassi Royal Institution Camera operator - Ben Westaway Special thanks to: The Laura Kinsella Foundation for their support RISE Bookselling Conference - https://risebookselling.eu Atlantic Books Melinda Burton Find out more about the people and shops featured in this episode at these links Berkana - https://www.libreriaberkana.com Lighthouse Books - https://lighthousebookshop.com Warwick Books - http://www.warwickbooks.net Lewis Hancox - https://linktr.ee/lewishancox Lawrence Schimel -https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/LawrenceSchimel/ ________ We formed The Cosmic Shambles Network over a decade ago to create independent content fuelled by curiosity. We create documentaries, podcasts & live shows covering everything from science, books, comedy, music and more! By teaming up with some of the biggest and best names in science and entertainment, we invite you to dive in with us and explore a Universe of interesting things, with interesting people, in our uniquely Shambolic style. If you want to help support our work, you can sign up on Substack or Patreon for bonus content, exclusive offers and Patreon-only podcasts like An Uncanny Hour. SUPPORT US On Substack: https://thecosmicshamblesnetwork.substack.com On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cosmicshambles Buy a Book: https://cosmicshambles.com/shop FOLLOW US On Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecosmicshamblesnetwork Our website: https://cosmicshambles.com #bibliomaniac #books #science #robinince #booksellers #lgbtqbooks #lqbtq #transgender #queer #comedy #documentary"
