Ian Thomson
Ian Thomson is the author of a biography of Primo Levi and the RLS Ondaatje Prize-winning The Dead Yard: Tales of Modern Jamaica. His book, Dante's Divine Comedy, is out now in paperback.
The detective who knew too much
Ian Thomson delves into the most-investigated unsolved killing in British history as the investigation report was finally released on 15 June
An unlikely man of the people
Kenneth Clark has been unfairly accused of elitism; he wanted to democratise the glories of Western art and make it available to all
Who is feminism for?
A controversial new book argues that gender-critical feminism is bigger than the trans debate
A “speak out champion” who won’t speak for all
Politics and prosecution make for a dangerous combination, and women are most likely to lose out
Reynaldo Hahn: Poèmes & Valses (Hyperion)
This unfamiliar collection is the most enjoyable piano album of the year so far
Not so perfidious Albion
Britain has proved a steadfast ally to Ukraine, whilst the EU has dragged its feet
Universities are not counselling services
By expecting them to do everything, we forget their central purpose: education
Nico Muhly: Stranger (AVIE)
This new album of three works offers quiet empathy more than overwhelming emotion
Seeing the big picture
The most enduring historical work reveals eternal truths about the human condition
The people behind the podium
A treatise on the life and mating habits of the party political activist