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Set in a secluded walled garden, two elderly sisters live by their late mother's strict almanac, believing that isolation is their only path to survival. Their self-sufficient existence is disrupted by the arrival of a young boy, who challenges their perceptions of safety and truth. As one sister clings to their mother's teachings, the other yearns for a different life, leading to a tension between tradition and the allure of the unknown. The boy's true nature adds an unsettling layer to their already fragile world.

The book explores the impact of innovative architectural interventions on social movements and urban landscapes. It highlights various projects, such as a bamboo pyramid in London and brick structures resembling 'mini Stonehenge' in Hong Kong, which serve as tools for protest and community expression. By examining these unique designs, the narrative showcases how architecture can play a pivotal role in shaping societal change and fostering public engagement in urban environments.

It's 1950s austerity Britain, and out of the gloom comes Goon mania as men, women and children across the country scramble to get their ear to a wireless for another instalment of The Goon Show. While Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers get down to the serious business of becoming overnight celebrities, fellow Goon and chief writer Spike nds himself pushing the boundaries of comedy, and testing the patience of the BBC. Flanked by his fellow Goons and bolstered by the e orts of irrepressible sound assistant Janet, Spike takes a ourishing nosedive o the cli s of respectability, and mashes up his haunted past to create the comedy of the future. His war with Hitler may be over, but his war with Auntie Beeb - and ultimately himself - has just begun. Will Spike's dogged obsession with nding the funny elevate The Goons to soaring new heights, or will the whole thing come crashing down with the stroke of a potato peeler?

Edited by Ian Hislop the 2023 Private Eye Annual presents the year's best cartoons, jokes, parodies and topical sketches from the UK's most successful, best-selling satirical news and current affairs magazine