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Why comics matter
Mark talks about the importance of comics when it comes to reading.
  1. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  14. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  15. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  16. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  17. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  18. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  19. Read a long
    04:36
    Read a long
  20. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  21. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  22. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
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