Cities500 News Feed http://www.cities500.com/news/ The internationally focused cities500 publishes distinctive and elegant books in collaboration with a global network of distinguished writers, journalists, photographers, graphic designers, artists and printers. The ‘Icebreakers’ http://www.cities500.com/news/17/ Commemorative Book Celebrates British-China Relations http://www.cities500.com/news/17/ 01513662008 http://www.cities500.com/news/16/ New web site goes 'Live' recording everyday in 2008 http://www.cities500.com/news/16/ The Bold Venturers - celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit in England’s North West http://www.cities500.com/news/15/ BOOK LAUNCH: Invitation Thursday 22nd November @ 13.00 in The Innovation Lounge. VENUE: The Innovation Lounge, Manchester Central Convention Centre Business North West Exhibition, incorporating the BEX Conference 2007 http://www.cities500.com/news/15/ Liverpool: World Waterfront City http://www.cities500.com/news/11/ THE planned exhibition and related book are to be a celebration of Liverpool’s historic ‘Waterfront’ that was awarded UNESCO World Heritage site status in 2004, and will also feature others areas of the city. They will be launched in the summer of next year to coincide with Liverpool’s role as European Capital of Culture 2008, an honour its shares with Stavanger in Norway - the non-EU title holder. It will also be a tribute to mark Liverpool’s 800th birthday in 2007. http://www.cities500.com/news/11/ BLACKPOOL http://www.cities500.com/news/10/ The Peoples Playground - a 21st Century http://www.cities500.com/news/10/ Llangollen. Voices of the World http://www.cities500.com/news/9/ THE Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is one of the most exciting and eclectic global cultural gatherings in the UK, if not worldwide. It was set up more than 60 years ago. http://www.cities500.com/news/9/ TONY BLAIR – “Reflections” - an insightful, intriguing and revelatory book and exhibition about the day to day life of one of Britain’s most challenging politicians http://www.cities500.com/news/8/ http://www.cities500.com/news/8/ CHINA & BRITAIN: The Bond of Friendship http://www.cities500.com/news/7/ This exciting and lavishly produced book will commemorate the long-standing China-UK friendship links and highlight the special relationship between the two countries that has existed particularly since the early 1950s to the present day. It will be an intriguing celebration of these two very diverse cultures. http://www.cities500.com/news/7/ THE BOLD VENTURERS: a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit in England's Northwest http://www.cities500.com/news/5/ This large format photo/essay book is a collaboration with the North West Regional Development Agency and will put the focus on entrepreneurs from or operating in the Northwest of England. http://www.cities500.com/news/5/ In A Kingdom Far Away ... http://www.cities500.com/news/3/ THIS is a wonderful collection of nine traditional and classic Russian folk tales that have been translated into English - with full colour illustrations. http://www.cities500.com/news/3/ CELEBRATIONS and URBAN REFLECTIONS http://www.cities500.com/news/2/ A landmark book partnership with Hewlett-Packard puts the focus on celebrations in urban societies, reflecting customs of different countries in 21st century cities. http://www.cities500.com/news/2/ VOICES: Reflections of the Atlantic Slave Triangle: 1807-2007 http://www.cities500.com/news/1/ Plans for an insightful and intriguing photo-essay book focusing on the legacy of the Atlantic slave trade have been announced by Cities500. Publisher and award winning photographer Guy Woodland joined an international group visiting the African country of Benin as part of the trans-national Reconciliation Triangle project linking the cities of Cotonou (Benin in Africa) Richmond (USA) and Liverpool (UK). It is following in the footsteps of the historic routes of the Atlantic slave trade. http://www.cities500.com/news/1/