"Nowadays ambition and the love of a job well done are the indelible mark of defeat and of the most mindless submission."
Raoul Vaneigem, The Revolution of Everyday Life, 1967

Events

Idle Parenting, Ukuleles and the Reformation

With Tom Hodgkinson. Ilfracombe Library The Candar, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9DS. Tel: 01271 862388. Monday 15 March, 6pm, £2 (including glass of wine).

All-Star Ukulele Singalong

With Tom Hodgkinson and Ukuleleric. Whitstable Labour Club Wednesday 24 March, 7.30pm, £6 freedom manifesto

Trials of the Idle Parent

Tom discusses parenting and real ales and plays the uke. The Rooms 33-35 Western Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 6DJ Thursday 25 March, 7pm 07786 686 786 Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door.

Idler 43 Launch Party

The launch of our Back to the Land issue will feature DJs, bar and Idler Cabaret. Rough Trade East Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL Friday 7 May, 6pm, Free

An Evening with Tom Hodgkinson

Tom discusses ukuleles, the Reformation and why he hates Facebook Broomhill Art Hotel, Muddiford, North Devon Tel: 01271 850262 Wednesday 12 May, 7pm

Back to the Land

Tom Hodgkinson discusses the new Idler. Swindon Festival of Literature Thursday 13 May, Noon

Back to Freedom

GK Chesterton wrote: “We must go back to freedom or forward to slavery.” Tom Hodgkinson discusses this apparent paradox and argues that the old ways can lead us to liberty. UNCIVILISATION: The Dark Mountain Festival Royal International Pavilion Llangollen, LL20 8SW Saturday 29 — Sunday 30 May

Ditch The Day Job

Residential course with Tom and Permaculture teacher Graham Burnett. We will help you to create your own life afresh. Dial House, Essex shop@idler.co.uk for tickets. Friday 4 — Sunday 6 June, £150

Lynton and Lynmouth Music Festival

Lynton and Lynmouth, North Devon Friday 11 — Sunday 13 June, Free

Ditch The Day Job

Residential course with Permaculture teacher Graham Burnett Sustainability Centre, Hampshire Friday 9 — Sunday 11 July, £150

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Books

idler 42 Smash the system

Idler 42: Smash the System

The new 350 page Idler, a collection of radical essays by Alain De Botton, Penny Rimbaud, John Mitchinson, Jay Griffiths, Paul Kingsnorth, Oliver James. Published 17 June 2009. In Stock. Order now.
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idle parent

The Idle Parent

Order Now. Published 5th March. "Wise, funny, practical and personal, The Idle Parent puts the fun back into parenting." Oliver James
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book of idle pleasures

The Book of Idle Pleasures

A sumptuous compendium of one hundred pleasures, each lovingly described and illustrated.
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how to be free

How to be Free by Tom Hodgkinson

"Packed with wit, anecdotes and ideas ..." Word Magazine
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how to be idle

How to be Idle by Tom Hodgkinson

Take control of your life and reclaim your right to be idle.
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i fought the law

I Fought the Law by Dan Kieran

"Very funny...should be at the top of Tony Blair's reading list." The Times
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how to fish

How to Fish by Chris Yates

Recommended to anyone interested in either angling or doing nothing.
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cloudspotter's guide

The Cloudspotter's Guide by Gavin Pretor-Pinney

"Read this eye-opening and amusingly written book" Daily Mail
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