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Hi - Just to let you know I haven't abandoned this channel, just been promoting my new book as well as running the other channel. Watch this clip here, and let me know what you think. It's had incredible reviews and was reprinted after 6 days!! I can't quite believe it. A dream come true.
New Book video on this channel end of January. Apologies for the lack of contact, it's been a whirlwind. Best, James

1 month ago | [YT] | 115

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Just a quick reminder that my Egon Schiele video is up on my other channel, and has already got over 70k views in a week. Remember the only way these video get traction is when you like and comment (on the actual videos). So please help the channel continue to get great viewing figures by leaving a comment. I read them all.
Have a great Sunday - I'm working on my next film...

3 months ago | [YT] | 113

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Coming this Friday (8pm UK time) is my introductory film on Shakespeare. I realise Shakespeare isn't everyone's cup of tea, but as someone (me) who once really disliked his work, but am now passionate about it, I really feel like my film will spark an interest in even the most ardent Shakespeare-hater. 
This is Not a definitive history but rather a loving video essay with LOTS of my favourite film clips from some of the best Shakespeare interpreters (Cumberbatch, Olivier, Mirren, Branagh, Welles and more).
Give it a try - I really hope you like it!
Best, James

9 months ago | [YT] | 701

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My video on 1984 was due to be released today but has been deemed "unsuitable for advertising" which could mean that 6 weeks of work was for nothing. I am appealing so we shall see the outcome of that....

If you wish to see the uncensored ad free version now, you can go to my Patreon where it is already posted - www.patreon.com/c/user?u=53686503 along with all my Great Books/Art Explained videos uncensored and ad free - and it helps support my work - otherwise it's just waiting to see whether my appeal was successful...

Best, James

1 year ago | [YT] | 991

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Coming real soon.

1 year ago | [YT] | 934

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One of the most important things to me in my videos, is to acknowledge collaborators and other people who influenced great artists. We don't work in isolation, and yet so many people get forgotten about in art history. My latest film on Man Ray on my other channel, is also a film about Kiki de Montparnasse, one of the most extraordinary figures in art, and the model for his photograph "Le Violon d'Ingres". It's not such a well-known work of art, and could do with some help with engagement. Have a watch, and leave comment on the video. I appreciate it. James (working on 1984 now)

1 year ago | [YT] | 142

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Coming tomorrow at 8pm (UK time) to this channel is my film on the King James Bible and its bloody beginnings, its influence on the English language, and how its translation became a capital offence with translators burned at the stake.

1 year ago | [YT] | 504

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I'd like you to comment under the new James Baldwin video (not here please, as not everyone gets "community" notifications), about what books you'd like me to cover and why. I have 6 scripts in preparation now and would love to get some ideas, suggestions, or even just what your favourite book is? Let's take the conversation over to Jimmy Baldwin!

1 year ago | [YT] | 298

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Tomorrow is the centenary of the birth of James Baldwin, one of the greatest, and most radical of American authors. And to celebrate I will release my video on Baldwin's brave second novel, "Giovanni's Room" on the same day. I hope you enjoy it!

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1 year ago | [YT] | 717

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Out now on my other Youtube account. After three years, I decided to go for the big one!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFI6c...

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