Martin Robinson

London

Founder and Editor at The Book Of Man

Articles

Near-death and teamwork: inside the speed ascent of Everest

3 days ago | thebookofman.com | Martin Robinson

Mission: Everest - a team of former soldiers - recently made the fastest ascent of the mountain ever, in just four days. Here, team member Kev Godlington, shares his close call story which demonstrated how working together enabled their ultimate survival, and success... Great leadership doesn’t just inspire, it humbles. Especially in the death zone on Everest and the infamous Lhotse face.
This art could kill you: the shocking genius of a 'forgotten' YBA

3 days ago | standard.co.uk | Martin Robinson

Exhibitions A new exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery is about to put Hamad Butt back into the art history books as a daring, challenging artist who was just as important as Damien Hirst and co Martin Robinson 3 minutes ago The YBAs – the Young British Artists – are still regarded as the last exciting art crop, when a rock n roll attitude, all fearlessness and booze, chimed in with Britpop to bring glamour and fun back to the scene, accentuated by big personalities like Damien Hirst, Sarah...
Why Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor fell shot... but being woke wasn't the issue

6 days ago | standard.co.uk | Martin Robinson

Culture | TVIn a surprise ending to the latest Doctor Who series, Ncuti Gatwa regenerated into Billie Piper! But outside of the woke criticism, how will Gatwa’s tenure be viewed? Martin Robinson1 minute agoOh the anti-wokies will be pleased. There’ll be a spring in their plum corduroy step, their naturally pink cheeks will be turning positively salmon, and the old Grammar boys on the Whatsapp will be guffawing with all their might: ‘Gatwa’s gone, old sport… who’s next? A disabled trans cat?
Shura - I Got Too Sad For My Friends: art pop where Eno meets Robyn

1 week ago | standard.co.uk | Martin Robinson

Culture | MusicThe new album by the electro-pop musician feels like a breakthrough in songwriting via vulnerabilityShuraPR HANDOUTMartin Robinson1 minute agoWhile the world is distracted by the Miley Cyrus album release, turn to Shura, who returns with her third album six years after her last. And what a delight it is. Pure loveliness from start to finish, electro-art-pop that lies somewhere between Robyn and Brian Eno.
One to Watch: the rising jazz sensation Georgia Cécile

1 week ago | standard.co.uk | Martin Robinson

Culture | MusicUltra-chic jazz with plenty of old-school soul — welcome to the universe of Georgia Cécile Martin Robinson1 minute ago“My show is really inspired by 60s and 70s, primetime TV shows, like the Ed Sullivan Show and The Cher Show, so it’s the Georgia Cécile show!” says Georgia Cécile, and isn’t that nice to hear? A proper old school idea of slick entertainment to bring her ultra-chic jazz to life.
The Ultimate Festival Guide 2025: but which one is right for you?

1 week ago | standard.co.uk | Vicky Jessop |Martin Robinson

Music From the motherlode of Glasto to the wellness at Wilderness and Charli xcx’s Lido takeover, here’s your guide to the best events in an unmissable summer of music Vicky Jessop|Martin Robinson 1 minute ago Summer is nearly here! And for music fans that means the sensation of plastic cups being crushed underfoot, the sound of revellers in neighbouring tents talking all night about their “so random” uni experiences, and checking your weather app every five seconds trying to will away the...
Sex Confidential S2 is here! The future stars now

1 week ago | thebookofman.com | Martin Robinson

In partnership with Luviss, Sex Confidential is returning for season two with Sophie Cohen speaking to Dr Lisa Thomas- Emrus and Dr Emma Marie Williams Sex Confidential is returning for Season Two, with Sophie Cohen as your host for more talk from the cutting edge of sexuality today.
One To Watch: Freya Beer, music's new glam-goth poet

1 week ago | standard.co.uk | Martin Robinson

Culture | MusicFreya Beer is the poet-turned-musician who is bringing a cult following into her B-movie world of smoky coolMartin Robinson54 seconds agoI first wanted to be a country music star,” says Freya Beer, which is something of a surprise given her Louise Brooks via Morticia Addams look. “My parents played Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash and that’s where my love for music began.
These New Puritans - Crooked Wing review:

2 weeks ago | standard.co.uk | Martin Robinson

Culture | MusicThe first album in six years from the experimental These New Puritans is a fragile, beautiful record when not being chillingly brutalThese New PuritansHedi SlimaneMartin Robinson1 minute agoThese New Puritans come with a reputation of making Joy Division look like S Club Juniors. An unfair one, but this is what happens when you combine challenging hymnal music with brutally intense electronica.
The Last Incel: 'it's an ideology of hopelessness with comedy potential'

2 weeks ago | standard.co.uk | Martin Robinson

TheatreThe Last Incel has created a stir at Edinburgh and now in London, with its timely look at incel culture and what drives young men to itMartin Robinson1 minute agoThe Last Incel is one of those theatre shows that feels so timely it’s like having the conscience of a nation played out in front of you.