Roald Dahl's Marvellous Medicine by Professor Tom Solomon Roald Dahl Day Newsletter |
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Today, 13/09/2016, marks 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl - one of the world's greatest storytellers. |
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Roald Dahl's Marvellous Medicine book launch Professor Tom Solomon's book was launched last Sunday, 11/09, with great success. After the sold-out event "Dahl for grownups", which was part of Kings Place Festival in London, Tom officially launched his book, among family and new and old friends. Thank you to all of those who were present supporting Tom and purchasing his book. | | |
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Tom was delighted to have Dahl's own family attending the event, including his wife Liccy and son Theo. |
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In the media A piece written by Tom for the Guardian titled How family tragedy turned Roald Dahl into a medical pioneer has been published this Monday and can be read here. Another article will be published on the University of Liverpool's website during the course of the day. |
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Tom has also talked to BBC Merseyside and his interview will be airing during this morning's news bulletins. Access the radio's online live stream here. However, if you're unable to do so, we have recorded it for you! |
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Due to unforeseen circumstances Professor Solomon's appearance on BBC 3's Newsnight had to be cancelled. However, he will be on Saturday Live, BBC Radio 4 with fellow guest David Baddiel at 9 am this Saturday, 17/09. |
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You can now buy Roald Dahl's Marvellous Medicine online at Liverpool University Press, Amazon, or visit Waterstones, Blackwells, and all good booksellers. Click here for more information. If you have the chance, please review the book on Amazon and/or Goodreads once you have finished it! |
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Upcoming events Tom will be at this year's Cheltenham's Literature Festival talking about his book. He'll be a part of the event Roald Dahl: The Phizz-Whizzing Storyteller that takes place Thursday, 13 October, 1:45pm - 2:45pm Town Hall, Baillie Gifford Stage. | | |
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