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Birdaylia started out as a series of black and white lino cuts,
each bird with its challenging name and unique presence. A poetic
story developed for each character which explains the reason for
their evolvement. Each bird has a purpose and a love of life no
matter how unusual their features. From Bollywooloom to Wil, Wal,
Wen, they are arranged in alphabetical order and their names
require careful perusal and pronunciation. It became clear that
colour would add to their presence on the page and bring more joy
into their lives as well as those who wish to meet hem.
During the 1950s, Michael Randle helped pioneer a new form of
direct action against nuclear war, based on the teachings of
Mahatma Gandhi. At the forefront of the British campaign, he worked
closely with Peace News editor Hugh Brock (19141985) and other
distinguished anti-nuclear pacifists such as Pat Arrowsmith, April
Carter, and Ian Dixon, serving as chairman of the Direct Action
Committee against Nuclear War (1958-1961) and secretary of the
Committee of 100 (1960-1961). In 1966, he helped spring the Russian
spy George Blake from Wormwood Scrubs Prison. Thereafter, he
campaigned vigorously on behalf of the Greek democratic opposition,
conscientious objectors, and Soviet dissidents. He has always been
a man of rare candour and singular energy and principles, even
enduring imprisonment for his beliefs. Nowadays, Michael lives in
Shipley near Bradford, where he continues to write as a respected
expert on people power. Martin Levys interviews with Michael Randle
introduce the reader to a tumultuous life that is nothing short of
extraordinary.
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