Author Archives: Alex Clark

About Alex Clark

Alex Clark is a freelance journalist living in London, writing about books, arts, football and a whole host of other things for papers such as The Guardian and The Observer. She is also editor at large of Union Books and the former editor of Granta.

A Fete Worse Than Death

In which Alex Clark wonders why Martha Stewart makes such a fuss about it. Continue reading

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No place like home? Or, a castle or a train for a British politician

From Gate Gate to The Great Train Snobbery and calling a B&B for a castle, Alex Clark looks British politics. And, explains how hospitality really works. Continue reading

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Keep calm and… what next?

The Tories take on the plebs, err, police and Alex Clark realizes she’s lost her perspective. Though she is sincerely trying to Keep Calm And Carry On. Continue reading

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Germany v. Greece: Holiday Reading

In which Alex Clark discovers that the meaning of “austerity measures” is trying to read The Magic Mountain while on holiday in a small town on the Aegean. Continue reading

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Waiter! There’s a fly in my sexuality soup

In which Alex Clark uncovers the true meaning of cupcakes – and a bit of cheesecake. Continue reading

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The Naked Truth

Kate gets her kit off, and Alex Clark contemplates the beauty of the female form. As well as Vogue’s dictates that midriffs (bare) are in. Continue reading

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If that’s the answer, what’s the question?

From Lambchop to sockpuppets, vagina biographies and a family wedding, Alex Clark answers a (the) question. Continue reading

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