A review from the islands of Orkney: kirknessandgorie.com/blog/2022/9/15… by Kirkwall grocer extraordinaire, Duncan Maclean; writer, dramatist and indie publisher.

James Kelman's website is no longer extant. A few pages are available at web.archive.org/web/2020052407… His website was created by Brian Hamill, writer and innovative publisher. Brian died tragically in 2021. See thecommonbreath.com for an idea of the strength of his work.

Major Conference in Hamburg 6 to 9 April. "Challenging Capitalist Modernity IV: We want our world back! Resist, Reclaim and Rebuild. Do Autonomous Education and Organize." James Kelman is among the speakers. Details on registration, free accomodation: x.com/NetworkAQ/stat…

March 8th, 2023, Dear friends, Today is my birthday. The solidarity you have shown to me lightens the burden of my life." - Ilhan Sami Çomak, Kurdish poet; incarcerated 1994 at the age of 22, longest-serving political prisoner in Turkey.

German intelligence+University of Hamburg BLOCK "Challenging Capitalist Modernity" Conference one week to go. New venue found! "This action by the German State and University of Hamburg, bring shame and dishonour on the people of Germany. My sympathy is with them." James Kelman

Here is an open statement by AStA and Networkaq. The conference is taking place in Hamburg and on those dates! Come and join us! asta-uhh.de/1-aktuelles/st…

"Of course I am an extremist. Art is the science of freedom and I take it seriously. The burden of proof is with me, I have to rise to the occasion on a daily basis." (quote by James Kelman, the Scottish writer-extremist). Day One of the Network for an Alternative Quest

"The Network for an Alternative Quest is the conference the German State authorities failed to halt. They didn't try too hard. Creating solidarity was the fear. Solidarity always is. Charity is the commodification of solidarity and Global Capital its loudest advocate." (JKelman)

Saturday’s programme had to be dropped. People traveled 10 kilometres to attend. The Network AQ organizers and students were outstanding. It was supposed to be a campus event. Recorded material is available online. Catch the first day on youtube.com/watch?v=wOK2bz…

The movie of Kelman's novel, Dirt Road to Lafayette (director Kenny Glenaan) now screens on PrimeVideo free-to-use. Anybody watching Oildale (recommended) will be referred thataway on the “others you’ll like” list.

Check out 'Tales from the dark interior' by Stephen Davismoon, being "soundscape composition settings of three texts by Kelman . . . built around the sensitively, dramatic voice of the Glasgow-based actor Gordon Munro." soundcloud.com/stephen-davism…

Prepare for a spooky Halloween episode on James Hogg's most famous work. James Kelman shows us how the real horror comes from imperialism, not demonic possession and fratricide. (x.com/unburiedbooks) 📷

29 Nov 2023. INCLINATIONS film club presents: A voice in the dark and a film without voices. 7 Stories by James Kelman (1996) & Alain Cavalier's cult film Libera Me (1993) + James Kelman in conversation. cca-glasgow.com/programme/libe…

Wed 13 Dec 2023. Special screening by Inclinations Film Club of THOSE ROADS OF FATSA, a crucial film from the radical history of 1970s Turkey. Film director Nurşen Bakir travels to Glasgow and will lead the discussion: cca-glasgow.com/programme/thos…

INCLINATIONS film club recorded the conversation with James Kelman, 29 Nov 2023: "A voice in the dark and a film without voices," featuring his 7 Stories (1996) & Alain Cavalier's cult film Libera Me (1993): cca-glasgow.com/programme/libe…

PM Press makes a decent gift offer on their "Kelman Library" series. Use coupon code GIFT to get 50% off all four books at pmpress.org & pmpress.org.uk until 1/1/24.

Dear James! Thanks for your anniversary wishes - just posted: youtube.com/watch?v=B32wS2… We edited it down a bit - hope it works for you. We’re pretty thrilled. Much gratitude and happy new year [to you & your grandson)! Stacey, City Lights Booksellers San Francisco, CA 94133

Kelman writes: "Sight unseen in the City Lights video is my grandson's dog. He takes her by the collar to exit. At the end, both return. I welcome her with 'hello wee barra,' a common Glasgow expression, whether to dogs or persons excluding my grandson who is taller than me."

As Joxer once said, "I respect a writer’s right to receive medals of honour from the King of Britain on behalf of the British Empire. 'Onward, the gallant millions, for liberty, Monarchy and the British Empire! Hurrah!' I don't share the view, but fair enough, nice to be nice."