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Magic eyes: the surreal world of Arthur Tress – in pictures Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email From doll makers to swamp-dwellers, the Brooklyn photographer turns his unique gaze on the more dreamlike aspects of America and beyond Main image: ‘A singular figure’ … Self-Portrait in Photomat Mirror, Coney Island, New York, 1970. Photograph: Arthur Tress courtesy J Paul Getty Museum Fri 1 Dec 2023 02.

Too feisty to accept a downward spiral … Mrs Wickham.Too feisty to accept a downward spiral … Mrs Wickham.Audio dramaReviewAudible Originals What happened next to headstrong Lydia Bennet, the most rock’n’roll of the Pride and Prejudice sisters? This intriguing take by Sarah Page reunites Jessie Buckley and Johnny Flynn Whatever came of Lydia Bennet after her two older sisters found their happy endings in Jane Austen’s social satire? Here is one imagined outcome for the youngest and arguably most rock’n’roll of the five siblings, whose fate is sealed after she runs off with the rakish cad, George Wickham (played by Johnny Flynn).

FictionReviewA decade after wining the Pulitzer prize, the Australian-American author has retold the story of history’s most famous harpist and warrior king In 2005, Geraldine Brooks’s son began learning the harp. Neither of them then realised his decision would inspire the Pulitzer-winning author to pick up the Bible and read again of history’s most famous harpist and singular warrior king, David. Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks - reviewRead moreIn her latest historical novel, The Secret Chord, Brooks has chosen Natan the prophet to narrate David’s tale.

South Africa This article is more than 14 years oldTourist killed by 'dinosaur-sized' shark off South African beachThis article is more than 14 years oldZimbabwean holidaymaker eaten by shark described by onlookers as 'longer than a minibus'Witnesses have described their horror at seeing a tourist being eaten by a "gigantic" shark in South Africa's most popular holiday destination. Lloyd Skinner was pulled under the surf and dragged out to sea by the shark, believed to be a great white, off Fish Hoek beach in Cape Town.

Juana, aged 80, photographed at her home in Havana, Cuba. Photograph: Marylise VigneauJuana, aged 80, photographed at her home in Havana, Cuba. Photograph: Marylise VigneauWomen behind the lensGlobal developmentPhotographer Marylise Vigneau finds ordinary Cubans struggling with daily life after the devastating impact of the Covid pandemic One can find beauty, joy of life, intelligence or bravery in many places in the world. And Cuba has a lot of all these things.

The waters around Mindoro island in the Philippines have been badly polluted by oil from the sunken tanker MT Princess EmpressThe slick from sunken tanker Princess Empress has harmed livelihoods, caused health problems and done untold damage to marine life. Can Mindoro island recover? Words and photographs by Alecs OngcalIt is a beautiful sunny day on Mindoro island but a nauseating stench fills the air and black sludge covers the beaches and rockpools.

JK Rowling JK Rowling on how to pronounce her name - video In this excerpt from her interview with Decca Aitkenhead, JK Rowling discusses the common mispronunciation of her name; why it's particularly a problem in the US; and why she's happy to be known outside work as simply 'Jo Rowling'. For those in doubt, it's Rowling as in Rolling Stones theguardian.com Thu 27 Sep 2012 14.17 BST First published on Thu 27 Sep 2012 14.

Crime fiction This article is more than 5 years oldPeter Temple: tributes paid to acclaimed crime writer after his death, aged 71This article is more than 5 years oldThe Miles Franklin award-winner transformed the face of Australian crime fiction, critic Peter Pierce says Writers and fans have paid tribute to the Miles Franklin award-winning author Peter Temple, who has died aged 71. Temple died on Thursday at his Ballarat home after a six-month battle with cancer.

Book of the dayTrue crime booksReviewA gripping account by Alex Perry of the efforts of three women to escape the clutches of Calabrian organised crime families When Alessandra Cerreti joined the anti-mafia prosecutor’s office in the city of Reggio Calabria in 2010, she was convinced women were the key to breaking open the secret world of Italy’s most powerful mafia. Women, she believed, were more than victims of the oppressive crime system.