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Beam Editions publishes books on contemporary and modern art and specialise in working closely with artists and curators. Every book is designed

A selection of brilliant books that make great gifts:Textile inspiration:Liberty - Design Pattern Colour / Many Hands Ma...
17/12/2025

A selection of brilliant books that make great gifts:

Textile inspiration:
Liberty - Design Pattern Colour / Many Hands Make. A quilt - Short History of Radical Quilting / Patterns from African Diaspora / Mauka to Makai - Hawaiian Quilts

Design classic Childrens Book:
Think and Make Like an Artist / See Saw Enzo Mari / blind Mice and Other Numbers

Photofile - short introductions to iconic photographers

Dennis Morris Music and Life - Monograph of the photographer that captured music icons

Poetry Selection: local authors Wayne Burrows, Fiona Heron and more

Celebrating British Craft: Ravilious & Co, Craft Land - A journey through british craft , By My Hands Florian Gadsby

Evironmentalism: Silent Spring Rachel Carson, The Peace of Wild Things Wendell Berry, Dear Nature John Newling

Hackney Wild - Brilliant Sourdough Baking Book

Bridget Riley - Working Drawings

Moist Books - Progressive Independent Literature, essays and poetry publishing in Nottingham!

Agate holding the longest book in the shop!See-saw by Enzo Mari can be either a book, a game or an entertaining strip to...
06/12/2025

Agate holding the longest book in the shop!

See-saw by Enzo Mari can be either a book, a game or an entertaining strip to hang up.
The concertina-fold pages are full of black and brown stylised animals that chase one another, overlap, leap with their “heavy bodies” onto the ends of the simplest of swings trying to keep their balance.
A brightly coloured red and green cover envelops cumbersome elephants, sinuous snakes and statuesque kangaroos. The book does not have words and speaks conceptually to children of quantity, shapes, weight and balance.
The first ideas for this book (the limited edition) date from 1961.

£20

Lots of great new books in store and some@great gifts too. Art, photography, environment, design, poetry, literature and...
06/12/2025

Lots of great new books in store and some@great gifts too. Art, photography, environment, design, poetry, literature and much more! Ask us for a gift recommendation, always happy to help!

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Beam is delighted to present a new exhibition ‘Bowls and Books; Water to Ash’ a series of new sculptures and framed work...
30/10/2025

Beam is delighted to present a new exhibition ‘Bowls and Books; Water to Ash’ a series of new sculptures and framed works by long-standing Beam collaborator, John Newling. The sculptures in the exhibition take the form of either bowls or books, which are a recurring motif in the artist’s practice over the last decade. Alongside the sculptures are three framed works made from pressed and preserved leaves and flax seedlings. Accompanying the works produced over the last 12 months is a rare large drawing the artist made in 1982 in the formative years of his career.

The use of primary earthly materials such as soil, water, lead and copper to construct these works is a poetic attempt to consider and reconsider our relationship within the Earth.

The exhibition is now open. Thursday–Saturday, 9-5pm, or by appointment.

Personal tours of the exhibition are available with Beam Editions Director, Jonathan Casciani on Saturdays at 2pm and 4pm. Direct message Beam to book a time. Tour is 30 mins.

There will also be talks with the artist in January, to be announced shortly.

‘In the puddle are bubbles of fecundity; the rippled traces of flora and fauna; lush in their evolution; the necessity o...
12/09/2025

‘In the puddle are bubbles of fecundity; the rippled traces of flora and fauna; lush in their evolution; the necessity of abundance; the urgency of survival.

A couple walked past the puddle deep in conversation, eyes down, minds engaged, listening with care, problems being eased.’

The Book of Puddle by John Newling.

We’ve now got signed copies available at Beam, drop in to pick up copy, we’re also open until 9pm this for Primary Lates.

Tomorrow: Primary Lates 6-9pm,Everyone Welcome! Free entryWe’re excited to announce that Primary Lates is back! This is ...
11/09/2025

Tomorrow: Primary Lates
6-9pm,Everyone Welcome! Free entry

We’re excited to announce that Primary Lates is back! This is an opportunity to see three exhibitions in one evening and enjoy drinks and music in Beam.

In Beam we have paintings by Satch Hoyt ‘Cross Rhythmic Display’, Informed by his research into historic colonial representations of African music within museum collections, and the sonic footprint of African music across the diaspora. There will be special DJ set of rare jazz, soul and funk music from the 1970s civil rights movement to accompany the exhibition by Joff. Beam will also be serving a special selection of new season Cat Asylum beers.

In Primary there is a new exhibition ‘Flat’ showcases paintings and sculptures by Primary studio holders Louisa Chambers, Craig Fisher, Lynn Fulton, and Sam Metz. Taking place on both floors, it explores the concept of ‘flatness’ in abstraction.  TG showcases painting and drawings from Gurminder Sikand.

There is a quiet hour from 5–6 pm to allow people to enjoy the exhibitions with fewer crowds and no bar, please do respect this and wear a mask if possible during this part of the evening.

Today we’re delighted to launch:The Book of Puddle by John NewlingAvailable from Beam Editions £20Link in bio. Order onl...
03/09/2025

Today we’re delighted to launch:
The Book of Puddle by John Newling
Available from Beam Editions £20
Link in bio. Order online.

If you’re visiting the gallery this weekend, pick up a signed copy of the book.

Inspired by the sight of his grandchildren splashing joyfully in the rain, artist John Newling explores the myriad histories and cosmic mysteries contained within a small puddle by his garden gate. 

Images of the ever changing puddle appear alongside Newling’s life-affirming, insightful, humorous and profound reflections and observations. Through them, we are shown hope for the future of humanity, while being reminded of the miracle and fragility of our existence.  
The Book of Puddle reveals how even the simplest and most ordinary of things can become a gateway to a deeper understanding of our connection with the natural world and each other. 

‘In the puddle is the knowledge that all things are connected to everything else, and we are a small bit of everything’

70 × 245 mm
152 pages 
148 full colour images
Softcover, printed and foiled cover,  speciality papers throughout.

After an inspiring trip to the long standing international photo festival we’re delight to announce that our latest thr...
19/07/2025

After an inspiring trip to the long standing international photo festival we’re delight to announce that our latest three photography release are available a brilliant independent bookshop in the centre of town. Much like Beam HQ, their space combines bookshop and gallery and has inspiring collection of photography and contemporary art. Say hi to these guys if you in town and check out their selection.

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